Improving attention and wellbeing in older adults using digital tools

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research aims to identify the optimal digital intervention dosage for enhancing cognitive function in older adults. It will assess various factors that may influence treatment effects, such as cognitive decline and cardiovascular risk. By understanding these dynamics, the study seeks to develop a precision medicine approach for cognitive interventions, ultimately improving the quality of life for older adults and those at risk of dementia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 60+ years old (adult)
* English language fluency
* owning a smartphone or tablet

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under 60 years old (minor)

Where it's running

• University of California San Francisco
  San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Adam Gazzaley, MD/PhD — University of California, San Francisco
• Study coordinator: David Ziegler, PhD
• Email: david.ziegler@ucsf.edu
• Phone: 4154762164

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.