Can your voice reveal early dementia? new study tests AI speech analysis

NCT ID NCT05380297

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Accexible Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether an automated speech analysis tool called AcceXible can help detect mild cognitive impairment or dementia early. Researchers analyzed speech patterns from 273 adults aged 55 and older, including healthy individuals and those with memory concerns. The goal was to see if changes in how people describe images could signal early cognitive decline, potentially allowing for earlier diagnosis and monitoring in primary care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Speech analysis device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive tool for early detection of cognitive decline in routine doctor visits.
What could go wrong: This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. The technology may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to all populations.

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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.

DEMENTIA MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

País Vasco

País Vasco, Basque Country, Spain

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