Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
6-month, randomized, controlled investigation measuring the effect of increased clinical contact and personalization compared to standard physician counseling on adherence to consensus-based, brain health recommendations for patients with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and early dementia or patients who are at risk for developing these conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 55 to 85 who are patients at Brigham Health system, fluent in English, and have cognitive issues like mild dementia or are at risk. Neurology patients must have specific diagnoses with certain MMSE scores, while primary care participants need a high CAIDE score or diabetes.Inclusion Criteria
I am between 55 and 85 years old.
Existing patient at Brigham Health system with at least one prior visit with providers and plans to establish/continue longitudinal care
Be sufficiently fluent in the English language to understand instructions and perform the cognitive and functional tests
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Exclusion Criteria
Be enrolled in another health behavior or non-pharmacologic intervention for a neurocognitive disorder
I cannot or do not want to exercise regularly.
Be not recommended to participate by their Internist/Primary Care Provider due to health-related concerns.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Brain Health Champion (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests the 'Brain Health Champion' program over six months. It compares personalized clinical contact and advice on brain health against standard counseling for people with cognitive decline or those at risk of developing such conditions.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Brain Health Champion (BHC)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
A "health coach" intervention with weekly phone calls
Group II: Standard of Care (SOC)Active Control1 Intervention
The current physician/provider counseling on brain health to reduce cognitive decline or incidence of cognitive impairment that occurs, per providers' own practice
Find a Clinic Near You
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of NeurologyBoston, MA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Brigham and Women's HospitalLead Sponsor