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Validation of the REMINDER Dementia Risk Reduction Program
Sponsor: University of Coimbra
Summary
Until now, neuropsychological interventions aimed to optimize cognitive function and to have functional impact in individuals at risk of AD (MCI patients) were scarce in validity studies. While some RCTs have been developed in cognitive training interventions, comparative studies of merged interventions (cognitive, social and behavioral stimulation) with adequate control groups are absent, diminishing the professionals' trust on the adoption of these interventions for supporting patients. As such, the present proposal will develop a validation trial testing a multicomponent neuropsychological intervention (REMINDER), based on personal development, cognitive compensatory aids, meaningful goals setting, and behavior change techniques. The investigators will analyze its short/long-term gains and AD conversion rates. By aiming to provide a good validation study for REMINDER, the investigators will examine neurobiological, neurocognitive and functional outcomes of this intervention in comparison with an active control group (psychoeducation) in order to foster an effective outcome assessment of an intervention for individuals at risk of AD.
Official title: Validation of a Multidomain Neuropsychological Intervention for Individuals at Risk of Dementia: the REMINDER Program
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2022-04-01
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
REMINDER
The REMINDER program is a therapist-mediated manualized neuropsychological intervention, involving training skills to stimulate cognitive reserve, socialization and personal development, to diminish the risk of cognitive decline.
Brain health Psychoeducation
Delivery of psychoeducation sessions about dementia modifiable risk factors, brain health solutions and lifestyle change tips.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Coimbra, Portugal