A program to reduce dementia risk in older adults in care facilities
Official title: The REMINDER4Care Program for Older Adults Supported by Residential and Daycare Facilities
Run by University of Coimbra · NCT06922071 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a new program aimed at helping older adults in care facilities lower their risk of dementia by improving their social and mental activities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Coimbra Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Coimbra, Portugal) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06922071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are older adults aged 65 and above who reside in residential and daycare facilities and possess basic reading and writing skills.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a clinical diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairments, as well as those with long-term psychiatric or neurological conditions, may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The REMINDER4Care program is designed to address dementia risk factors among older adults living in residential and daycare facilities. This tailored, multidomain intervention focuses on enhancing social and cognitive engagement to improve cognitive health and reduce the risk of dementia. The program is based on the successful REMINDER protocol and aims to adapt its strategies to meet the unique needs of older adults in these settings. The efficacy of the program will be evaluated through a structured assessment of its impact on participants' cognitive function and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly lower the incidence of dementia among older adults in care facilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies, such as the FINGER trial, have shown success with similar multidomain interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years and older * RDF users * Elementary reading and writing skills Exclusion Criteria: * Have a clinical diagnosis of dementia and/or Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores below the cutoff for the presence of dementia (MMSE \< 22-27, depending on education level) * Have a psychiatric or neurological condition that impairs cognition in the long term * Have sensory and functional deficits that compromise their participation in the neuropsychological assessment and throughout the intervention sessions
Where it's running
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Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences
Coimbra, Portugal, Portugal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Catarina L. B. Baptista, PhD Student — University of Coimbra
- Study coordinator: Catarina L. B. Baptista, PhD Student
- Email: catarinalbbaptista23@gmail.com
- Phone: +351 963 031 318
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.