MindCrowd: Online Memory Check for Aging Adults
Project 1: MindCrowd: Precision Aging Cognitive Assessment Through a Web-based Network
An online program for adults 21+ to track memory and thinking changes over time and help identify risks for age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arizona NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tucson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11184301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You can join a large internet-based group that completes web cognitive tests and questionnaires about health, lifestyle, and family history. The project will use those data to find patterns that point to who might be at higher risk for memory problems as they age. Selected participants may be invited for deeper, in-person testing and biological sample collection at study centers. The online work will also feed into research that looks for measurable biomarkers and builds prediction models to personalize future care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who can use the internet and are interested in tracking their memory or have concerns about age-related cognitive decline are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People under 21, those without reliable internet access, or individuals with advanced dementia who cannot complete online tasks are unlikely to benefit directly from the online component.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help spot early signs of cognitive decline and tailor monitoring or prevention strategies for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Large-scale online cognitive projects like the original MindCrowd have generated valuable population data, but combining broad web testing with targeted biomarker and predictive-model work is a newer, less-tested approach.
Where this research is happening
Tucson, United States
- University of Arizona — Tucson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huentelman, Matt — University of Arizona
- Study coordinator: Huentelman, Matt
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.