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NCT04480112 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Covid-19 on Frequent Social Interaction Through Communication Technologies in the Cognitive Status of Socially-isolated Older Adults
A NA study, sponsored by Boston University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 196
- Enrollment target
NCT04480112: Completed NA study, sponsored by Boston University.
NCT04480112 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 196 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04480112, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 196 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The current study will examine the impact of frequent social interaction through communication technologies during COVID-19 pandemic in the cognitive status of socially-isolated older adults with and without cognitive impairment. Patients will take place in an experimental crossover study, participants will complete one month of an intervention and one month of as passive control. The goal of this study is to determine: A.) if frequent social interaction through ICT during COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant positive impact in cognitive performance on testing, and B.) how social isolation and cognitive status influence misconceptions around the current pandemic.
Primary Outcome
The Oral Trail Making Test B (TMT-B) will be used to assess memory performance. It is a neuropsychological measure that provides an assessment of sequential set-shifting. Participants are asked to count from 1 to 25 switching between number and letter, eg 1-A-2-B-3-C, until stopped.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Technology based social interactions
- OTHER No research related technology based social interactions
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 196 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-06-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04480112 record still lists
NCT04480112 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 196 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Technology based social interactions is the first listed.
NCT04480112 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04480112 about?
NCT04480112 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Covid-19 on Frequent Social Interaction Through Communication Technologies in the Cognitive Status of Socially-isolated Older Adults". The current study will examine the impact of frequent social interaction through communication technologies during COVID-19 pandemic in the cognitive status of socially-isolated older adults with and without cognitive impairment. Patients will take place in an experimental crossover study, participa...
What is the current status of trial NCT04480112?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 196 participants. The study started on 2020-06-02. Estimated completion is 2021-06-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04480112?
The interventions under investigation include: Technology based social interactions (BEHAVIORAL), No research related technology based social interactions (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04480112?
This trial is sponsored by Boston University, which has 185 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04480112's enrollment target sits among peer trials
196 567th of 2000 higher than 1,434 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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