Wrist sensor could warn of dementia outbursts before they happen

NCT ID NCT02617056

Summary

This study tested if a simple wrist sensor could detect early signs of agitation in people with dementia. Researchers monitored the skin's electrical activity in 21 patients to see if it changed before disruptive outbursts occurred. The goal was to find a warning signal that could allow caregivers to intervene early, potentially helping patients live at home longer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States

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