New Clinical Studies in 2025
In collaboration with our UT Dell Colleagues there are new studies for us to extend the opportunities for those generations to follow us to monitor their cognition and its changes with time. These new tools which we are building through research now will serve as guides for medical decisions in coming generations. Recall that tools that we have been validating with our UT Colleagues use our experiences with smart devices, notably phones, tablets and watches to monitor our cognition and its changes overtime. For those who have participated in our early clinical studies, the information is collected through a app that our UT Dell clinical researchers have installed on our phones or tablets. For those who agree to share their data, it is passively collected through the installed app, deidentified and aggregated with the data of many other study subjects here and throughout the study networks we share with similar studies worldwide.
Below are two studies which we are currently enrolling for which are open for your participation. Just go to the information site or contact a member of the UT Dell research team to get started. Everything is done online so trips to the campus are no longer necessary.
- Smartphone vs Paper based calendars to help with day-to-day memory
The University of Texas Dell Medical School, Baylor University, and Baylor Scott and White are currently enrolling eligible participants for a research study aimed at determining how best to help with day-to-day memory in people who are experiencing memory problems. We are specifically wanting to compare if using a paper-based or a smartphone-based calendar can help with daily memory tasks, for example remembering to take medications at a certain time or remembering to attend an event in the future. Eligible participants will have an opportunity to learn about a memory strategy tool that may help with day-to-day tasks. Please go to the UT Memory Support Flyer
- Passive activity detection through smartphone apps and voice sample
This study involves using a smartphone app to gather passive smartphone activity (i.e. movement, typing speed, etc) to help predict cognitive changes in individuals. Participants will download an app and take cognitive assessment over zoom. This study can be done virtually, so no visits to campus are necessary. This is a continuation of the earlier study the many of you have signed up for. Please go to the UT Cognitive Health Digital Biomarkers Flyer
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Enroll in current and future protocols of the Brain Study
For many of you that have participated in the earlier studies. You will automatically be invited to enroll in additional protocols under the Brain Study. For those who have not received ongoing educational updates from us please go here to sign up or contact mdouglas@georgetownneurosciencefoundation.com. You will be joining a worldwide community that starts here in Georgetown, Texas to better inform future generations on the best care of your brain and also part of a legacy that will guide researchers for years to come.
Current Studies
We have three different studies that are currently enrolling. These studies provide opportunities for those who are interested to engage with our clinical research partners. One of the studies includes caregivers who are interested in providing more effective care
We have made changes so that you may now enroll online to get signed up. Also, we have made the study more accessible with the inclusion of the Android app in addition to the currently used Apple app.
FIRST STUDY – Passive activity detection via smart phone sensors to assess cognitive decline in older adults.
If you are over the age 65, have a smartphone, and are interested in a study helping to see if passive smartphone sensors can help detect changes in memory use the following link to send in your information- a research assistant will reach out once they have a chance to review the information and tell you more about the study and talk about details: https://redcap.link/techsans
- 1 year duration, virtual testing 0, 6’ and 12 mo.
- To distinguish digital activity between people showing cognitive decline and those who do not.
Enrolling currently, NIH funded
SECOND STUDY Passive activity detection via smart phone sensors/fitness trackers to assess cognitive factors that detect apathy and motivation
Over age 60 and interested in helping develop a measure of motivation in older adults- reach out here and an assistant will be in touch. https://redcap.link/motivated
- 1 year duration, one-time cognitive assessment battery and collaborative reporter (know subject well)
- virtual testing, several study visits needed, all online
Enrollment beginning, Alzheimer’s Assoc. Funded
THIRD STUDY engaging caregivers to develop better performance goals with their patients
If you are a caregiver for someone with memory problems or dementia and are interested in helping develop a survey that can help identify caregiver goals, reach out through the following link: https://redcap.link/1gc9pysx
