New app could help your doctor catch memory loss early
NCT ID NCT06928298
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an app designed for primary care doctors to quickly screen older adults for early cognitive decline. The app includes risk questions, a symbol matching task, and voice tasks. Researchers will enroll 100 Spanish-speaking 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 โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RACS app (risk assessment questions, symbol matching, voice tasks)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could make it easier for primary care doctors to spot early signs of memory problems in older adults, leading to earlier care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on usability and screening accuracy, not treatment. The app may not work well in all clinics or populations.
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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
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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UT Health San Antonio's Geriatrics and Supportive Care Clinic
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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University of Texas Health Austin Primary Care Clinic
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78712, United States
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