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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 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston University. The registered enrollment target is 196 participants.

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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.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Technology based social interactions
  • OTHER No research related technology based social interactions

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 196 participants
Start Date 2020-06-02
Est. Completion 2021-06-11
Phase NA

Sponsor

Boston University

185 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04480112

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04480112 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 196 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Boston University, which has 185 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Technology based social interactions is the first listed.

NCT04480112 reports 0 study locations.

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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