NCT06853405 Nutrition-based Interventions to Prevent Cognitive Decline
| NCT ID | NCT06853405 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto |
| Condition | Cognitive Dysfunction |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-27 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-27 with a primary completion date of 2026-05.
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Brief Summary
This study intends to evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of an innovative and integrated nutrition-based intervention addressing key modifiable risk factors for dementia while meeting participants' preferences for nutrition-related sessions. The intervention will include lifestyle group sessions regarding nutrition education and physical activity, individualized cognitive training at home, as well as clinical nutrition consultations.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 55 to 85 years old; * At least 4 years in the regular school system; * Higher individual risk for dementia defined as a score ≥6 points on the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia Dementia Risk Score (CAIDE). Exclusion Criteria: * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score lower than the validated cutoff points defined as 2 standard deviations below the normative reference value for the corresponding age and education in the Portuguese population; * Having a medical condition limiting the participation in the intervention (e.g., blindness, amputation…); * Lack of autonomy in daily activities; * Diagnosis of dementia or major incapacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06853405 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 55 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Cognitive Dysfunction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06853405 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06853405 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at daniela.sousa@ispup.up.pt for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06853405 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Porto, Portugal, Porto, Portugal.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06853405 clinical trial?
NCT06853405 is sponsored by Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.