Improving remote cognitive assessments for Alzheimer's patients
Official title: Assessment Validation
Funded at Neurocomp Systems, INC. · NIH-10933515 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to check memory and thinking skills for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, so they can do it from home using video calls or phone calls, making it easier and safer for everyone involved.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Neurocomp Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Laguna Woods, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $231,834 |
| NIH project number | 5R43AG082615-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933515 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing cognitive decline or do not have a diagnosis related to Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new system for remote neurocognitive assessments (rNCA) that allows for effective evaluation of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By utilizing a Computerized Assessment by Remote Examiner System (CARES), the study aims to streamline the assessment process, making it easier for patients to receive care from home. The approach includes both televideo and telephonic assessments, which help reduce the need for in-person visits and minimize exposure to infections. The goal is to enhance access to care for underserved populations while ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of cognitive health over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with easier access to cognitive assessments, leading to timely diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with remote neurocognitive assessments, indicating that this approach is both effective and beneficial for patients.
Where this research is happening
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Neurocomp Systems, INC.
Laguna Woods, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'halloran, James P — Neurocomp Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: O'halloran, James P
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.