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Observational Study

Testing an Online Brain Health Assessment on Mobile and Tablet Devices

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Study Investigator:Dr. Larissa McKetton
Site: Baycrest  | Address: 3560 Bathurst St, North York, ON M6A 2E1
Area of Focus: Healthy volunteer
Minimum Participant Age: 20+ | 50+ | 80+

Full study title: Mobile/Tablet Validation of the Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment

What is the study about?

This study measures how well an online brain health assessment works on mobile devices. The assessment includes different memory and attention tasks that are done on a mobile/tablet/computer that are used to measure brain health. An addition one session study to further support the desktop Brain Health Assessment is also available for participants.

Eligibility- Who can participate?

Participants must:

  • Be between the ages of 20-35, 50-65 or 80-95
  • Be fluent in English
  • Have no significant concerns about memory, and have no mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, any cancer treated with chemotherapy, brain tumour, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, or current depression   
  • Have access to a mobile/tablet and/or a computer
  • Be comfortable using a mobile or tablet and/or a computer and have internet access

Time requirement

  • Total duration 30-60 mins spread over a week
  • Two assessments that take 15-20 minutes each
    • Assessment 1 – Day 1
    • Assessment 2 – 1 week later
  • Optional: additional assessment session on a desktop
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The listing of a study on the TDRA’s Research Studies Portal is for informational purposes only. The safety, efficacy or scientific validity of the studies listed here have not been evaluated by The Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) or the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). The TDRA is an academic coalition among the University of Toronto and Baycrest, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network. The information collected will be kept and guarded by TDRA. Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Before you participate in a study, you should make sure you understand the risks and potential benefits and discuss all options with your health care provider(s).