Understanding how confidence in memory changes with age
Thinking About Memory: How Confident Are You in Your Memory, and Does it Change With Age? Investigating Memory Ability and Confidence in Those Attending Memory Clinics.
King's College London · NCT06539403
This study looks at how people with Mild Cognitive Impairment or memory concerns feel about their memory skills compared to those without issues, to see if their confidence matches their actual memory performance.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 120 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | King's College London (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06539403 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how individuals perceive their memory abilities, particularly focusing on those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD). It investigates the relationship between metacognition—our beliefs about our memory—and performance on various memory tasks. Participants will include individuals diagnosed with MCI or SCD, as well as age-matched controls without memory complaints, to assess differences in their metacognitive beliefs. The findings could provide insights into the early diagnosis of dementia and the cognitive processes involved in memory evaluation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged within the specified range who have been referred to a memory clinic with either MCI or SCD.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with dementia or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of memory confidence, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better management of cognitive decline.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research on metacognition in these specific groups, some studies suggest that understanding metacognitive abilities could lead to better outcomes, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * In age range given above * Referred to memory clinic * No other current psychiatric or neurological disorders, except for migraine * Can understand verbal or written information given in English. Exclusion Criteria: * Outside age range given above * If they have a diagnosis of dementia and/or inability to provide informed consent. * Diagnosis of other neurological and/ or psychiatric problems. * Healthy participants will be excluded if they have participated in the previous study (King's REC ref: HR/DP-21/22-302230), as this study is a continuation of that.
Where this trial is running
London
- King's College London — London, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Charlotte Russell, PhD
- Email: charlotte.russell@kcl.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0) 20 7848 6212
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.
Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Subjective Cognitive Decline, Memory, Metacognition, Ageing