A new tool to assess daily living tasks for early Alzheimer's disease
The Assessment of Smart Phone Everyday Tasks (ASSET): A new IADL test for early AD
This study is testing a new tool to help people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease see how well they can use smartphones for everyday tasks, like managing medications and talking to doctors, so we can catch any small changes in their daily life before bigger problems arise.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rip Road, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932404 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new tool called the Assessment of Smartphone Everyday Tasks (ASSET) to evaluate how well individuals with early signs of Alzheimer's disease can perform daily living activities using smartphones. The approach involves creating and validating a performance-based instrument that reflects real-life tasks, such as managing prescriptions and communicating with healthcare providers. By utilizing technology that is increasingly relevant to older adults, the study aims to identify subtle changes in daily functioning that may indicate the onset of Alzheimer's disease before more severe symptoms appear.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who may be experiencing early signs of cognitive decline or have biological markers indicating preclinical Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or those without any cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection of Alzheimer's disease, allowing for timely interventions and support for patients and caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of technology in assessing daily living tasks is gaining traction, this specific approach using smartphones for early Alzheimer's detection is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Rip Road, INC. — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eric Leven, Eric Leven Eric Leven — Rip Road, INC.
- Study coordinator: Eric Leven, Eric Leven Eric Leven
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.