A program to reduce dementia risk in older adults in care facilities
The REMINDER4Care Program for Older Adults Supported by Residential and Daycare Facilities
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Coimbra Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Coimbra, Portugal) |
| Trial ID | NCT06922071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: Previous studies, such as the FINGER trial, have shown success with similar multidomain interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Coimbra, Portugal
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.