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AI app uses nostalgia to spark engagement in dementia

NCT ID NCT06298474

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hopeful Aging Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a digital app called BRAIN that uses artificial intelligence to personalize cognitive stimulation for people with dementia. The app tailors activities to each person's interests and background, aiming to improve engagement, quality of life, and relationships among residents, staff, and family. The trial enrolls 120 people with dementia in long-term care to see how well the app works and how satisfied users are.

What this could mean

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Active substance
The BRAIN App, a digital platform that uses artificial intelligence to tailor nostalgic activities to each person's interests
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a scalable, personalized way to improve quality of life and reduce distress for people with dementia in long-term care.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 2 trial, so it is too early to know if the app will work or be widely adopted. Digital tools often face challenges with adherence and may not suit everyone with dementia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 65+ years old * Clinical diagnosis of dementia (any type) * Able to speak conversational English Exclusion Criteria: * Completely unable to communicate verbally * Serious visual or hearing impairments * Signs of rapid decline over the last three months (based upon staff report)

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Conditions

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Alzheimer disease dementia vascular dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alzheimer disease Dementia Vascular dementia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopeful Aging

    RECRUITING

    Winchester, Massachusetts, 01890, United States

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