SeniorWISE: Improving Everyday Memory in At-Risk Elderly

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether classes on memory training will help older adults to improve or maintain their daily activities.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00094731

Run by

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

People needed

260

Starts

2001-03-01

Expected to finish

2006-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-12-11

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Reside in Austin, Texas or Travis County
• African, Caucasian, or Hispanic heritage
• Fluent in reading and speaking English
• Mini Mental Exam scores of 23-30
• Pass executive function test
• Adequate hearing and vision to enable participation in classroom learning
• Free of Alzheimer's disease or other conditions (e.g., certain cancers) likely to result in mortality before study completion

You may not qualify if…

• Under 65
• Score less than 23 on MMSE
• Fail the executive function tests
• Severe sensory losses, hearing or vision, that would prohibit testing or participation
• self-report a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other conditions (e.g., certain cancers) likely to result in mortality before study completion

Where it is running

• University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing — Austin, Texas, United States

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