Eye movement parameters and cognitive function in older adults
Official title: The Relationship Between Eye Movement Parameters and Cognitive Functions in Older Adults
Run by National Sun Yat-sen University · NCT07358598 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether eye movements can help detect cognitive impairment in people aged 65 and older.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 210 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Sun Yat-sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaohsiung City) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07358598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 65 years and older who have completed a comprehensive geriatric assessment and can comply with study procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with neurological diseases diagnosed or diagnosed conditions that prevent participation may not benefit from the study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cross-sectional study will examine eye movement signals in elderly participants categorized as healthy, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia to explore how eye tracking relates to cognitive subdomains. Participants are 65 and older and have completed a comprehensive geriatric assessment; those unable to comply with procedures are excluded. Eye-tracking data will be analyzed to identify potential objective markers of cognitive dysfunction in aging, with the aim of supporting earlier screening of cognitive decline. The study is led by National Sun Yat-sen University with Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital as the site in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and does not specify interventional procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, eye-tracking markers could offer a noninvasive screen to flag early cognitive changes in older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has used eye movement data to study neurodegenerative conditions, but its application to aging and mild cognitive impairment is still emerging.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- Participants are aged 65 years or older and have completed a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in the outpatient clinic. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants are under 65 years of age or those who ar are unable to comply with study procedures.
Where it's running
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Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yen Chin CHEN, Associated professor
- Email: yenchin2427@gmail.com
- Phone: +886 7 5252000#7374
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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.