Plain-English translation of NCT06230783 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study is looking at whether recording your speech on a smartphone or tablet can help doctors catch early signs of memory and thinking changes related to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe that subtle changes in how we speak — things we might not notice ourselves — could be an early warning sign. By collecting speech recordings over time, they hope to develop a simple, at-home way to monitor brain health that doesn't require a hospital visit.
Early detection of memory changes is important because it may help people get treatment sooner. Right now, doctors don't have an easy, low-burden way to spot these changes at home. This study aims to prove that speech analysis could fill that gap — offering a non-invasive tool that's accessible to more people.
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You would use a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) to record your speech at home at regular intervals. These recordings would be collected as part of your ongoing participation in the Wisconsin Alzheimer's research studies you're already enrolled in. The study team will then analyze your speech patterns over time to look for changes that might signal early memory or thinking problems — all without requiring extra office visits or invasive procedures.
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United States
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Collaborators
Arizona State University, National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Enrollment target
~165 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
February 2029
Age range
40 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Lizzy Sielaff
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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