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N/A Completed N=39 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

A Multidomain Approach to Preventing Dementia in African Americans: Cognitive Prescriptions

Cognitive Change · Health Behavior · Health Literacy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03864536 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
39
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Leisure Activities Questionnaire Activities Sum — 1.45; 4.45; 11.25 score on a scale — p=<0.05

Summary

The goal of this R21 study is to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of individualized cognitive prescriptions (CogRxs) in improving engagement in healthy behaviors and other outcomes in middle-aged AAs and to gain feedback on future implementation of the program.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Leisure Activities Questionnaire Activities Sum
1.45; 4.45; 11.25 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Dementia Knowledge
10; 27; 19 <0.05 sig

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions:

  • Must be African American
  • Must be age 50 to 65
  • Must have a working cell phone with unlimited texting
  • Must be ambulatory

Exclusions:

  • No neurological (including dementia diagnosis) or severe psychiatric (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) disorders
  • No insomnia
  • Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) score ≤20
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03864536). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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