Dementia studies

People living with Parkinson’s disease are up to 6 times more likely to develop dementia compared to the wider population. Now, a new study is finding out whether blood pressure could be an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease.  The aim is to study people with low blood pressure to identify who may be at risk […]

A new study is finding out whether smart-glasses could provide support for people with dementia for their everyday activities around the house. The study will test an app called CrossSense which links to the smart-glasses. The app will provide audio and visual support for people with dementia. The aim is to help them interact with […]

A programme designed to improve sleep for people living at home with dementia is more cost-effective than usual care, new research has found. These findings support rolling out this programme for people with dementia who are experiencing sleep disturbances, as well as their carers. Sleep problems are a common and distressing issue for people with […]

A UK-wide study into using blood tests to diagnose dementia is now recruiting its first participants. The READ-OUT (REAl World Dementia OUTcomes) study began testing patients at Warneford Hospital in Oxford this week.  The study The study aims to assess blood tests to detect different types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, and dementia […]

Many anonymous online survey studies are seeking volunteers through Join Dementia Research. These studies are quick and easy to take part in. They provide important data to help further our understanding of dementia. Here are 2 studies currently taking place: MINDER (TIHM Technology Perceptions) People with dementia may have biases towards health technologies. This may […]

A new study is using small amounts of electricity to stimulate the brain in people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease. The aim is to see if this can help keep the part of the brain which is responsible for memory active, whilst delaying symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The ‘Causal role of neural activity […]

Family members or friends who care for people with dementia are being invited to take part in 2 new studies into their health and wellbeing through Join Dementia Research. Exploring the experiences and diets of family carers of persons with dementia The first study is exploring the diet of carers and how caring for a […]

Views on using face-matching technology and an online form to locate missing family members with dementia faster are being assessed in a new study. Those who have experienced a family member going missing are being invited to take part in the UCL Stay Safe study. The study is being led by University College London (UCL) […]

Healthy volunteers aged 40 and over are being invited to take part in a new study using virtual reality to assess how well people navigate their surroundings.  The idea is that this will help researchers spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.  What does the study involve? In the first session participants will play a game […]

A new study, which is using images of birds to gain a better understanding of how people build associations and knowledge in memory, is recruiting participants through Join Dementia Research. Understanding how long-term memory works Researchers on the University of Sheffield-led study want to find out how those with knowledge of birds in their long-term […]