Exploration of improving self-efficacy in early-stage dementia support using the app "Watashite"

Exploring the Impact of the Communication Support App 'Watashite' on Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Patients with Early-Stage Dementia : An Exploratory Pre-Post Intervention Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-jRCT1020250026

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-24

Start date

2025-10-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) ,Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease

Interventions

Intervention Name Behavioral intervention for 8 weeks using the communication support app "Watashite" to share personal information and daily life records of persons with dementia Type of Interventio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: [Target Disease] Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease [Definition] MCI: Based on DSM-5 criteria for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder Early AD: Mild cases under DSM 5 criteria for Major Neurocognitive Disorder due to Alzheimer's Disease [Age] 65 years and older [Sex] No restriction [Consent Capacity] Confirmed by physician after explanation; ability to understand, retain, reason, and express choice [Informed Consent] Received sufficient explanation and voluntarily provided written consent [Device Environment] Access to smartphone or tablet (including family support if needed)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator or sub-investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Self-Efficacy Scale for Daily Life in Older Adults	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
QOL AD(Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease scale) App usage log indicators Semi-structured interview results	—

Contacts

Public ContactMayuko Ito

Knock on the Door Co., Ltd.

watashite@knockonthedoor.jp+81-80-7445-4886

Outcome results

None listed

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