NCT06239922

Brief Summary

The current project is dedicated to creating a comprehensive cognitive and neural assessment platform and corresponding norms tailored specifically to the older adults in Macau.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
300

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
7mo left

Started Feb 2024

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress78%
Feb 2024Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 15, 2024

Completed
17 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2024

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 2, 2024

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 30, 2026

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

February 2, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.2 years

First QC Date

January 15, 2024

Last Update Submit

January 25, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Macaucognitive aging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Normative Data for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Chinese (Hong Kong) version

    The MoCA will be administered to derive a normative data set representative of the older adult population in Macau.

    From February 2024 to January 2026

  • Normative Data for the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

    The MMSE will be administered to derive a normative data set representative of the older adult population in Macau.

    From February 2024 to January 2026

  • Normative Scores for Computerized Neuropsychological Tasks

    Neuropsychological tasks will be employed to measure selective attention capacity and processing speed in the study cohort. These tasks will provide quantifiable data on the efficiency and accuracy of cognitive processing. The collective performance on these tasks will be used to establish benchmark values - including means, medians, and ranges - that define the normative standards for these cognitive abilities in the population.

    From February 2024 to January 2026

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Neural Activation Patterns During Cognitive Tasks as Revealed by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)

    From February 2024 to January 2026

  • Cerebral Hemodynamics Assessed Through Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)

    From February 2024 to January 2026

  • Electrophysiological Correlates of Cognitive Activity as Measured by Electroencephalography (EEG)

    From February 2024 to January 2026

Study Arms (2)

Group 1

Older adults

Group 2

Younger adults

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adults above 50 years old from the Macau local community.

You may qualify if:

  • Must be a local adult resident of Macau
  • Age above 50 years for older adult cohort
  • Younger adults individuals above 18 will be included as control comparators

You may not qualify if:

  • History of neurological injury or disease
  • Current use of medications that affect brain function or blood flow
  • Contraindications to MRI scanning, such as the presence of an electric/mechanical implant or device (e.g., pacemaker)
  • Claustrophobia
  • Body weight over 300 lbs due to weight and physical constraints of the scanner (i.e., bore size limited to 55 cm)
  • Inability to provide informed consent
  • Pregnancy
  • Being under the legal age of adulthood (children)
  • Incarcerated individuals (prisoners)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences of the University of Macau

Macao, Macao SAR, 999078, Macau

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Haoyun ZHANG Assistant Professor, Ph.D

    University of Macau

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Haoyun ZHANG Assistant Professor

CONTACT

LEI KEI KEI research assistant, MSc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 15, 2024

First Posted

February 2, 2024

Study Start

February 1, 2024

Primary Completion

March 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Last Updated

February 2, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

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