Memory tricks tested to sharpen aging brains
NCT ID NCT07479914
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if learning memory techniques (like mnemonics) can improve thinking and memory in adults over 50 who have mild memory concerns. 80 participants will either take memory training or just get information. The goal is to see if training helps and if benefits last up to 9 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) according to Jessen et al., 2014 criteria * Evaluation at the Brain Health Service (BHS) of Monza * Prior brain MRI performed at Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori * Prior blood sampling for measurement of biomarkers of cerebral amyloidosis * Age \> 50 years * Adequate digital literacy (ability to access websites and participate in video calls) * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent before study participation Exclusion Criteria: * Severe visual and/or hearing impairment interfering with participation * Inability to participate in online training activities or attend in-person group sessions * Enrollment in another interventional study with an expected effect on cognition * Refusal or withdrawal of consent to participate
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
Monza, Lombardy, 20900, Italy
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