Smartwatches and apps could spot dementia decades early
NCT ID NCT07051408
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether people with memory problems will wear and use digital devices like smartwatches, sleep headbands, and smartphone apps to collect health data. Researchers will combine this data with clinical information to build machine learning models that might one day predict dementia risk long before symptoms start. The study involves 135 participants from an Essex memory clinic and their partners or carers.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to predict dementia risk decades before symptoms appear using everyday digital devices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study focused on whether people will use the devices, not on predicting dementia itself. The results may not apply to broader populations.
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Locations
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St Margarets Hospital
Epping, Essex, CM16 6TN, United Kingdom