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Remote Sensing for ADRD-Specific Activities Identification in Older Adults

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
50 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests smart-home sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to track daily activities and help spot early signs of dementia. It includes older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, which affect memory and thinking. The listed entry rules require mild memory or thinking problems or mild dementia.

The investigators aim to use smart-home sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and detect Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)-specific daily activities among older adults, with the goal of early symptom detection and personalized support. Dementia, which impacts memory and cognition, remains a global concern. In the United States, more than 6.7 million individuals aged 65 and older are living with ADRD, and projected annual healthcare costs are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2050. This underscores the need for deeper understanding and innovative support. To address the unique challenges associated with ADRD, such as cognitive decline, personalized strategies that promote independent well-being are essential. Smart-home sensors can support older adults with ADRD as they continue to live in their homes. These sensors provide real-time data on health and daily activities, offering insights into their daily lives. However, adoption of these technologies is low, and the practical application of AI remains limited. This highlights the need for further research to make these devices more accessible to this population. The investigators' aims include: Conducting focus groups with individuals with and without ADRD and their caregivers to identify daily activities that can be measured using in-home sensors; Collecting in-home sensor data from older adults with and without ADRD; and Using AI to develop a tool for recognizing daily activities. The integration of smart-home sensors with advanced data-analysis techniques holds significant potential for transforming the support and care provided to individuals with ADRD. Ultimately, the investigators' findings will contribute to improving the quality of life for affected individuals and alleviating the burden on caregivers and healthcare systems.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 50 or older, speak English, and live in the community rather than a care facility.
  • Have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (mild memory or thinking problems) or mild dementia.
  • Have been diagnosed by a brain, thinking, or aging specialist within the University of Missouri Healthcare System.
  • Your diagnosis must meet the latest agreed-upon medical rules and be checked through your medical records.
  • Any cause of the memory or thinking disorder is allowed.

Who can't join

  • Have moderate or severe dementia, shown by a Clinical Dementia Rating score above 1.
  • Have thinking or daily-living problems that prevent meaningful participation in daily activities.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria * Community-dwelling, English-speaking adults aged ≥ 50 years * Clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia (ADRD) * Diagnosis established by a neuropsychologist, neurologist, or geriatrician within the University of Missouri Healthcare System * Diagnosis confirmed using the latest consensus criteria and verified through record review * No restriction on the etiology of the cognitive disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, mixed dementia) Exclusion Criteria * Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) global score \> 1 (moderate or severe dementia) * Cognitive or functional impairments that would preclude meaningful participation in daily activities

Study sites (1)

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