Plain-English translation of NCT05709210 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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Researchers want to see if the way you use your smartphone—like how often you unlock it, what apps you use, and how you interact with it—might show early signs of memory problems or Alzheimer's disease. This is a pilot study with about 71 people who have memory concerns, mild cognitive changes, or an Alzheimer's diagnosis. The research team will collect information about your smartphone use over three months to look for patterns that might help doctors spot these conditions earlier.
Alzheimer's disease is usually diagnosed quite late, after significant damage has already happened. There's currently no reliable way to predict whether someone with early memory problems will develop Alzheimer's. This study explores whether everyday smartphone behavior could become an early warning sign, potentially helping doctors catch the disease sooner when treatments might be more helpful.
You would allow researchers to collect data about your smartphone use for three months—this happens automatically through your phone and doesn't require you to do anything special or change how you normally use it. You would also have a baseline visit where doctors assess your memory and cognitive function using standard tests. The study is observational, meaning researchers are watching and measuring, not testing a new medication or treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Poitiers University Hospital
Collaborators
University of Poitiers
Enrollment target
~71 participants
Started
July 2023
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
60 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.