5-Minute test could revolutionize dementia detection in Doctor's offices

NCT ID NCT05515224

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a quick, 5-minute cognitive assessment called the 5-Cog to help primary care doctors identify older adults with undiagnosed dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The trial will involve 6,600 patients aged 65 and older across 22 clinics in the Bronx and Indiana. The goal is to see if this simple tool leads to more new diagnoses and better follow-up care, especially in communities that often miss out on early detection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 5-Cog cognitive assessment battery
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple, quick tool that helps doctors spot early signs of dementia more often, especially in groups that are currently underdiagnosed.
What could go wrong: This is a pragmatic trial testing a screening tool, not a treatment. It may not improve patient outcomes beyond diagnosis, and results may vary across different clinic settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DEMENTIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
RECRUITING

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
Indiana University
RECRUITING

Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States

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