Your phone could detect dementia: new app listens for clues
NCT ID NCT06450418
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a smartphone app that records and analyzes speech to help diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative conditions like dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and motor neuron disease. Researchers will compare speech patterns from 150 people with these conditions to those without. The goal is to see if everyday phone technology can provide useful health information for patients and doctors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
digital smartphone app for speech recording and analysis
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could provide a simple, non-invasive way to help diagnose and track neurodegenerative diseases using everyday smartphone technology.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with 150 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is not a treatment and may not be accurate enough for clinical use yet.
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NHS Lothian
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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