Social Interaction for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

What Is This Study About?

This pilot study, called Project SPEAK!, will evaluate whether a videoconference-based social intervention can improve overall well-being in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Participants will be grouped into pairs of one older adult with a person who wishes to improve their English speaking skills. The pairs will have structured conversations designed to strengthen language speaking skills. The one-hour video calls will occur once a week for two months. At the start and end of the study, researchers will use questionnaires to measure changes in psychological well-being, loneliness, and depression.

Do I Qualify To Participate in This Study?

Must have:

Participants With MCI:

• Fluent English speaker
• Able to take part in a videoconference using a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
• Aged 55 years or older

English Language Learners:

• Basic ability to understand and speak English
• Able to take part in a videoconference via a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
• Aged 18 years or older

Must NOT have:

Participants With MCI:

• History of stroke, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or current alcohol or drug abuse/dependence
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment score < 12

If I Qualify, Who Do I Contact?

Contact study personnel listed either under the general study contact or the location nearest you.

 

Where Is This Study Located?

Who Sponsors This Study?

Lead: University of Michigan

Collaborator Sponsor

• National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04717479