(duplicate) Enhancing the diagnostic pathway for dementia using DECODE
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Enhancing the diagnostic pathway for dementia using DECODE: : A feasibility Trial of the DECODE clinical decision support system for dementia identification
IRAS ID
265109
Contact name
David Llewellyn
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Exeter
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
EP/N510129/1, EPSRC - The Alan Turing Institute ; 877812, The Halpin Trust; EP/N014391/1, EPSRC Centre for Predictive Modelling in Healthcare
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 5 days
Research summary
Some people experience thinking and memory problems and they, or their family may decide to discuss this with their GP. Thinking and memory problems can be caused by a number of factors, sometimes for very minor reasons. Many patients are referred to Memory Clinics by their GP to further assess the problems patients are experiencing. In addition to a GP's own clinical judgement they have a range of tools available to them, including paper or computer based questionnaires. GP's use these tools to help them assess a patients thinking and memory problems and whether someone would benefit from being referred for a Memory Clinic assessment. DECODE is based on routinely collected data and questions around daily activities (money/medication management).
The DECODE trial is looking to test out whether a new computer software tool, would be helpful to support GP's decisions about making a referral for a Memory Clinic assessment. DECODE stands for the DEmentia identification COmputerized DEcision support system. The trial will work in conjunction with existing assessments and clinical judgement.
We have secured funding to conduct a feasibility trial, in four GP practices across Devon, and within the Devon Partnership Trust Memory Clinic. The trial will investigate whether DECODE can be successfully implemented in these setting, assessing its acceptability and usability to clinicians and patients.
If successful the feasibility trial will be a prelude to secure funding for a full evaluation of the software, with the hope DECODE would be used as a tool in clinical care.REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0495
Date of REC Opinion
11 Sep 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion