Plain-English translation of NCT05893524 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
The Uppsala-Dalarna Dementia and Gait Project is testing a new approach to catch memory problems and dementia before they become serious. Researchers want to see if a simple test — where you stand up, walk a few steps, sit down, and answer questions at the same time — can predict who is at risk for dementia. This dual-task test combines balance and thinking, which may reveal early signs that current memory tests miss.
Doctors need better ways to spot dementia and memory loss early, when treatments and lifestyle changes can help the most. This test could be a quick, inexpensive tool to identify people at risk so they can get help sooner.
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You will visit one of two research sites in Sweden (Uppsala or Falun) where trained researchers will ask you to complete memory tests and the walking-plus-thinking test. Some participants will also return for a second visit to check if the test gives the same results each time. The whole process takes a couple of hours, and there are no medications or invasive procedures involved — just simple physical and thinking tasks.
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