Cognitive decline Mental and Behavioural Disorders Cognitive decline
Conditions
Interventions
Potential participants will be invited to visit a study web page by letter of invitation. On this study webpage they can read the participant information documentation and then complete an electronic
Sponsors
University of Dundee/NHS Tayside
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 60 years old 2. Valid email address (per participant) 3. Able to access the internet
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. GPs may exclude participants who they deem unsuitable to participate 2. Clinical diagnosis of dementia, treatment with medication for dementia or cognitively unable to follow the protocol (investigator opinion)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Recruitment numbers 2. Protocol adherence Timepoint: End of pilot | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Assess suitability of online cognitive testing for study cohort Outcome measures: Proportion of participants who complete a baseline test 2. Assess baseline cognitive function Outcomes measures: Proportion of study population completing online screening cognitive function test, and scores obtained 3. Assess feasibility of requiring each participant to identify two individuals who agree to act as alternative contacts Outcome measures: Proportion of participants who have two consenting alternative contacts 4. Assess feasibility of home blood pressure monitoring using study supplied HBPM machine Outcome measures: Proportion of participants submitting a complete set of home BP measurements 5. Assess baseline blood pressure suitability of study cohort Outcome measures: Proportion of participants with a home BP submission averaging 140mmHg or below systolic 6. Assess feasibility of using portable i-STAT Alinity device for providing blood results Outcome measures: Proportion of blood results obtained using portable system 7. Assess the likely number of eligible patients signing up Outcome measures: Proportion of those invited who meet proposed formal study entry criteria | — |
Countries
Scotland, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactEvelien Rooke
Outcome results
None listed