App could revolutionize dementia screening in primary care
NCT ID NCT06162026
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new app called RACS that helps primary care doctors screen older adults for early cognitive decline. The app includes risk questions, a symbol matching task, and voice tasks. Researchers will enroll 500 adults aged 60 and older to see if the tool is easy to use and accurate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RACS app (a behavioral tool with risk questions, symbol matching, and voice tasks)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could make it easier for primary care doctors to spot early memory problems in older adults, leading to earlier care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage study testing feasibility and accuracy, not a treatment. The app may not work well in all clinics or for all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Family Wellness Clinic
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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