New study reveals Dementia's toll on mexican american seniors
NCT ID NCT03403257
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how common dementia and memory problems are in older Mexican Americans compared to non-Hispanic whites. Researchers tracked changes in thinking skills over time and also asked caregivers what help they need. The goal is to find better ways to support patients and families in these communities.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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634 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2018
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Residents of Nueces County, Texas
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1.65 years of age or older 2. MoCA \< 26 3. Nueces County resident at least 6 months a year 4. English or Spanish speaking 5. Community dwelling or nursing home Exclusion Criteria: none
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Corpus Christi Nueces County Health District
Corpus Christi, Texas, 78416, United States
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