App helps dementia patients recall loved Ones' names
NCT ID NCT04570215
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web-based app called Gotcha! designed to help people with mild-to-moderate dementia remember names of people they know. 48 participants practiced daily for 6 weeks using a tablet at home. The goal was to see if the therapy improves name recall and whether it causes any brain changes.
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University College London
London, WC1E6BT, United Kingdom
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