Cooking program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Evaluation Study for the Chef Anchor 3.0 Program for Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment/Dementia and Their Informal Caregivers
This study is testing a 10-week cooking program to see if it helps older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia, along with their caregivers, feel better and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 136 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06572748 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of the Chef Anchor 3.0 cooking program on older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia, along with their informal caregivers. Participants will be divided into an intervention group that will engage in a 10-week cooking program and a waitlist control group that will start the program after the initial 10 weeks. The study aims to assess both the immediate and sustained effects of the program on cognitive function and caregiver support. Outcome assessors will remain blinded to ensure unbiased results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults aged 60 and above who have been diagnosed with MCI or dementia and have a caregiver.
Not a fit: Patients without a caregiver or those unable to follow simple instructions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance cognitive function and quality of life for patients with MCI and dementia, while also supporting their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar cooking and engagement programs for cognitive health, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: i. Aged 60 or above; ii. Diagnosed by medical doctor has having MCI/dementia as reported by the older adults or their informal caregivers, or with reported subjective decline of cognitive function and with 5-min MoCA score ≤7th age- and education-specific percentile (Wong et al., 2015); iii. Ability to follow simple instructions; iv. Adequate physical strength to attend cooking workshops. Exclusion Criteria: i. Without caregiver
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Elderly community centre — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pui Hing Chau — School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
- Study coordinator: Pui Hing Chau, PhD
- Email: phpchau@hku.hk
- Phone: 3917 6626
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.