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Video Games to Track Cognitive Health

Not Applicable
Conditions
Dementia
Acute Changes in Cognition
Cognitive Impairment
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Decline
Acute Head Injury
Cognitive Changes
Concussion
Interventions
Other: SLUMS
Other: MMSE
Other: MoCA
Device: BrainCheck
Registration Number
NCT03608722
Lead Sponsor
BrainCheck, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess cognitive function using a rapid, portable, computerized neurocognitive testing device in a wide variety of clinical settings.

Detailed Description

Investigators will recruit participants from public places using the convenience sampling method. Informed consent will be obtain from all participants/parents as well as assent from minors. Participants will be asked to complete a brief yes/no questionnaire before the study begins. Participants will be asked to complete a 10 minute battery of tests consisting of simple video games designed to measure cognitive health. No personally identifiable information will be collected during the tests and all test data will remain anonymous. Data will be stored on servers with HIPAA-level security. No participants will be asked to modify their normal behavior in any way. No feedback or results will be given to participants. The tests will not be distressing in any way. To meet the objective of detecting cognitive impairment, investigators will test a broad array of participants from ages 10 through 99 in several different settings in parallel. The targeted cognitive stressors of advanced age, head injuries, physical strain, sleep deprivation, alcohol ingestion, and marijuana ingestion will be compared to healthy baseline controls. Collectively, these experiments aim to yield an end- deliverable of a rapid, non-invasive, portable piece of software that can be used to detect cognitive impairment.

A subset of participants will be asked to take the tests up to three times, so the total testing time is a max of 30 minutes. A subset of participants will be asked simple auxiliary questions, such as "Estimated in minutes, how long was your exercise or workout?". A subset of participants will be asked to wear a FitBit device to monitor their heart rate. A subset of participants will be asked to take a breathalyzer test (BACtrack S80).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 10 or older
  • Function of both hands
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to speak English or Spanish
  • Inability to read English or Spanish
  • Unable to provide informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
BrainCheck vs Pen and paper testsMMSECompare patient performance on BrainCheck neurocognitive test vs pen and paper dementia tests (SLUMS, MMSE, MoCA), as well as an exploratory analysis comparing BrainCheck performance to aid in identifying patients with MCI and dementia vs physician diagnosis
BrainCheck vs Pen and paper testsSLUMSCompare patient performance on BrainCheck neurocognitive test vs pen and paper dementia tests (SLUMS, MMSE, MoCA), as well as an exploratory analysis comparing BrainCheck performance to aid in identifying patients with MCI and dementia vs physician diagnosis
BrainCheck vs Pen and paper testsBrainCheckCompare patient performance on BrainCheck neurocognitive test vs pen and paper dementia tests (SLUMS, MMSE, MoCA), as well as an exploratory analysis comparing BrainCheck performance to aid in identifying patients with MCI and dementia vs physician diagnosis
BrainCheck vs Pen and paper testsMoCACompare patient performance on BrainCheck neurocognitive test vs pen and paper dementia tests (SLUMS, MMSE, MoCA), as well as an exploratory analysis comparing BrainCheck performance to aid in identifying patients with MCI and dementia vs physician diagnosis
BrainCheck performance in ESRD patientsBrainCheckAssess BrainCheck test performance in patients with ESRD and how undergoing hemodialysis treatment can impact cognitive performance.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identification of cognitive function performance utilizing a BrainCheck scoreThroughout study completion, expected to be 3 years

Utilizing BrainCheck to assess the ability of an individual to perform various mental activities on a score ranging from 0 to 30

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identification of cognitive function performance on BrainCheck compared to pen and paper testsExpect 2 years for subject enrollment. Data analysis to be completed 6 months after last subject enrolled

Comparing BrainCheck's performance vs pen and paper dementia tests to establish sensitivity and specificity of BrainCheck to help identify patients with MCI and dementia

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