Step up to fight dementia: new study tests tech support for seniors living alone
NCT ID NCT06896825
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a website and virtual coaching to basic activity tracking can help older adults who live alone, have mild memory concerns, and are not very active. 86 participants will wear a Garmin device, set step goals, and get weekly texts. Half will also get extra online support. The goal is to see if the extra support helps them move more, feel less stressed, and build social connections, which might lower their risk for dementia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (physical activity self-monitoring, education, and optional virtual coaching)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to help older adults at risk for dementia stay active and socially connected.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (86 participants) testing behavioral changes, not a drug or cure. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term dementia prevention is not directly measured.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona State University
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
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