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Can a website help you outsmart dementia? new trial tests 'Small Steps' for seniors

NCT ID NCT06291909

Prevention Sponsor: University of South Australia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a website called 'Small Steps' that helps people aged 65 and older make small changes to their daily routines—like sitting less, moving more, and sleeping better—to reduce dementia risk. 88 participants will be split into two groups and followed for 36 weeks. The goal is to see if the website is easy to use and helps people stick with healthier habits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Small Steps website (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way for older adults to lower their dementia risk through better daily habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility, not on preventing dementia directly. The website may not lead to lasting behaviour changes or reduce dementia risk.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 88 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Ambulatory and community dwelling * Fluent in the English Language (required for cognitive assessments) * Resident of City of Onkaparinga Council, Marion City Council, City of Port Adelaide and Enfield, City of Playford, City of Salisbury, City of Tea Tree Gully * Access and competency in using technology (i.e., phone, tablet, computer) * Not meeting the Australian physical activity guidelines - 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity physical activity (self-report) * Deemed safe to participate in physical activity (ESSA APSS stage 1) or clearance from health professional Exclusion Criteria: * Scores below the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) cut-off (\<13/22) on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Blind (MoCA-B) or a current diagnosis of dementia * Self-reported meeting the Australian physical activity guidelines * Major neurological or psychiatric diagnosis * Known intellectual disability * Major physical disability * Lack of English fluency * Involved in another intervention trial involving physical activity, brain training, and/or diet * Have vision problems which may prevent them from reading a computer and/or phone screen

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior dementia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alzheimer disease Dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of South Australia

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5001, Australia

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