Research on changes in the quality of life of people with dementia at home and their families using the Community Coexistence Support App (Mimamoriai App).

Non-randomised crossover comparative study of the effectiveness of the Community Symbiosis Support App (Mimamoriai App) in improving the quality of life of people with early dementia (including MCI and young-onset dementia) and their families at home - Non-randomised crossover controlled trial on the effect of quality of life improvement in people with dementia (including family members).

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000047610

Enrollment

Registered

2022-04-28

Start date

2022-05-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Dementia Mild Cognitive Impairment

Interventions

The intervention group will access the app about once a week for one month to check the content of the audio or article information in the group information distribution they receive

after one month, they will complete an in-app questionnaire to assess their quality of life and a shortened version of the loneliness scale (3 items). For the control group, the research organisation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient Persons with early-stage dementia (including MCI and juvenile dementia) aged 20 years or older at the time consent is obtained. Cases with early-stage dementia who spend time at home and own a smartphone. Cases in which written consent for participation in the study has been obtained. Family members Family members who live with a person with dementia (including MCI and juvenile dementia) and are aged 20 years or older when consent is obtained. Family members who live at home and own a smartphone. Families who have given written consent to participate in the study. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient Cases with no diagnosis of dementia (including MCI and juvenile dementia) Cases with moderate or severe symptoms of dementia. Cases with a history of head injury, drug or alcohol abuse. Cases with a diagnosis of intellectual disability. Cases in which it is impossible to carry out this study due to visual or auditory impairment or aphasia. Cases in which conversation in Japanese is impossible. Cases in which consent for participation cannot be obtained. Cases in which the patient's family cannot give consent to participate. Family Family members who do not live with the person with dementia (including MCI and juvenile dementia) Families with a history of head injury, drug or alcohol abuse Families with a diagnosis of intellectual disability. Families who are unable to carry out this study due to visual or hearing impairment or aphasia. Families who are unable to speak Japanese. Families who cannot give consent to participate in the study. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
EQ-5D-5L	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakumi Shiozawa

Safety Net Linkage, a general incorporated association None

shiozawa@snl.jp090-9173-3578

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026