New algorithm could catch dementia early using existing medical records

NCT ID NCT05905796

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a simple, low-cost method to find undiagnosed dementia in older adults by analyzing electronic health records. Over 1,200 participants without a prior dementia diagnosis took part. The goal was to see if the eRADAR algorithm could help doctors detect dementia earlier during routine care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Division of General Internal Medicine

    San Francisco, California, 94115, United States

  • UCSF Primary Care at China Basin

    San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

  • Women's Health Primary Care

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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