A new way to check memory and thinking skills from home for older adults
Validation of the Remote Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease REsearch (R-CARE) Toolbox for Diverse Populations
['FUNDING_R01'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-11131278
This project is testing a new set of memory and thinking tests that can be done from home, designed for older adults from different backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11131278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are working to make it easier for older adults to get their memory and thinking skills checked without needing to visit a clinic in person. This project is testing a special set of computer-based tasks, called the R-CARE Toolbox, that you can do on a tablet. We want to make sure these remote tests work just as well as the traditional in-person tests for people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our goal is to provide a reliable and convenient way to monitor brain health for many years to come.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are community-residing adults aged 65 and older who do not currently have dementia and come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who already have a diagnosis of dementia or are not within the specified age range or demographic groups may not directly benefit from participating in this specific validation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make it much simpler and more accessible for older adults to have their cognitive health monitored regularly, especially for those who face challenges getting to in-person appointments.
How similar studies have performed: While remote cognitive assessment concepts exist, this project focuses on validating and refining a specific new toolbox (R-CARE) for diverse populations, making it a novel validation effort for this particular set of tools.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIPTON, RICHARD B. — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: LIPTON, RICHARD B.
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.