N/A
Completed N=81
Memory and Fear Study (Fear of Memory Loss Study)
Anxiety and Fear
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04821960 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
81
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) Scale Score at Follow-up — 63.9; 60.3 score on a scale
Summary
This study is a randomized control study to determine the impact of a tailored, web-based mindfulness program to reduce anxiety and increase the quality of life in older adults experiencing dementia-related fears, relative to a conventional meditation program.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) Scale Score at Follow-up |
63.9; 60.3 | — |
| PRIMARY Fear of Alzheimer's Disease Scale (FADS) Score at Follow-up |
47.3; 45.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Memory Failure Scale (MFS) |
34.9; 32.2 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 55 years of age or older
- Elevated dementia-related fear
- Able to read/write in English
- Willingness to be randomized to intervention group
- Willingness to complete three weeks of self-guided intervention, questionnaires, and cognitive tests.
- Access to a reliable internet connection
Exclusion Criteria
- Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, or dementia by a healthcare provider.
- Impaired cognitive or neurologic function
- Unstable medical condition
- Severe depression
- Current treatment for anxiety or depression
- Current participation in another psychotherapy
- Current use of psychiatric medication
- Current substance use disorder
- Inadequate vision or hearing to interact with study materials
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04821960). 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.