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Cognitive Training with Social Function for Treatment Compliance (DeepCare Trial)

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Led By Zhe He, PhD

Research Sponsored by Florida State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

65 years of age or older

Normal or corrected to normal visual acuity

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 months

Awards & highlights

DeepCare Trial Summary

This trial will study whether helping older adults socially interact while doing home-based cognitive training leads to more adherence & less isolation.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals aged 65 or older with normal vision (or corrected vision) who pass a dementia screening. It's not suitable for those with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, other neurodegenerative diseases, terminal illness, severe motor issues, or if they won't be in Tallahassee for the full 6 months of the study.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing a home-based cognitive training program that includes social interaction features to see if it helps older adults stick to their training routine and feel less socially isolated.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves cognitive exercises and social interactions through technology rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. Participants may experience fatigue or frustration.

DeepCare Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.

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My vision is normal or corrected to normal with glasses or contacts.

DeepCare Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Three-Item Loneliness Scale

Secondary outcome measures

Adherence (session length)

Adherence (session number)

General Self-Efficacy (predictor of adherence)

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DeepCare Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Cognitive Training with Social FunctionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

To promote adherence and reduce social isolation, participants will be asked to use home-based cognitive training program on a tablet for 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week for 1 month, then use it freely for another month. The cognitive training program has a chat function and a leadership board to allow interaction between participants.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida State UniversityLead Sponsor

200 Previous Clinical Trials

31,728 Total Patients Enrolled

Zhe He, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorFlorida State University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any restrictions to enrolling in this research endeavor?

"To enroll in this trial, enrollees must be isolated from their social circle and between the age of 65-90. Up to 30 people are needed for this study."

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Are there any available slots to join this experiment?

"As indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is searching for prospective patients. This trial was initially advertised on September 30th 2023 and has since been updated as of December 15th 2023."

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Is this research seeking participants that are 20 years or older?

"This trial is designed to include individuals aged between 65 and 90. Compared to the 8 trials aimed at younger patients, this study has recruited 51 adults above retirement age."

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How many individuals are currently enrolled in this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the trial, initially posted on September 30th 2023, is still recruiting patients for their investigation. The research team requires up to 30 participants from a single location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Social Functions to Promote Home-based Cognitive Training

Zhe He 2023. "Social Functions to Promote Home-based Cognitive Training". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06175299.