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New coaching program aims to help seniors with memory loss live safely alone

NCT ID NCT05746390

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program called Home Alone for older adults (55+) with mild cognitive impairment or memory loss who live alone. The program involves weekly one-hour coaching sessions over several months to help participants stay engaged, active, and safe at home. Researchers measured how acceptable and feasible the program was, and gathered feedback to improve it.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Home Alone coaching program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help older adults with memory problems who live alone stay active, engaged, and safe at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on whether the program is acceptable and feasible, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

65 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 55 years of age or older * Lives alone in a non-residential setting * Either 1) provider diagnosis of MCI, 2) Montreal Cognitive Assessment by telephone (T-MoCA) score between 13 and 18, and/or 3) subjective endorsement of memory impairment on screening * Resides in the US * Demonstrates capacity to consent Exclusion Criteria: Those who do not meet the inclusion criteria above are not eligible. Additionally, researchers would exclude those who: * Live in assisted living, a group care home, or similar residential setting that provides care and services * Are not English speaking * Are currently participating in any other type of service that provides one-to-one psychosocial consultation or independent living coaching * Have a new or worsening mental health condition and are not receiving ongoing treatment * Have not remained on a stable psychotropic medications dosage, such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, or anti-psychotics, for the prior three months * Are not willing/interested in participating or cannot actively participate in the intervention, per researcher discretion

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Conditions

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Cognitive Dysfunction dementia Memory Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognitive impairment Dementia Memory loss

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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