Making cognitive screening easier for primary care doctors
Cognitive Screening Made Easy for Primary Care Providers
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · NIH-11083114
This study is working on a quick and easy tool for doctors to spot early signs of memory problems in older adults, so they can get help sooner, no matter their background.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AUSTIN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11083114 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a simple and efficient cognitive screening tool for primary care providers to help detect early signs of cognitive decline in older adults. By focusing on minimizing the time and effort required from healthcare professionals, the project seeks to improve the identification of patients who may benefit from early intervention. The tool will be designed to be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of patients, ensuring that it can be effectively used across different educational and racial/ethnic groups. The ultimate goal is to empower primary care providers to recognize cognitive issues sooner, leading to better patient outcomes.
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 dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing any cognitive issues or those with advanced dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and treatment of cognitive decline, improving the quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early cognitive screening can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
AUSTIN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN — AUSTIN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHANG, JOSHUA TSUKANG — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
- Study coordinator: CHANG, JOSHUA TSUKANG
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer disease detection, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease