Memory assessment clinic cognitive stimulation software project
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What is the impact of Mycognition cognitive stimulation software on cognition in people referred to NHS Memory assessment clinic who do not receive a diagnosis of dementia?
IRAS ID
258275
Contact name
Chris Griffiths
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 9 months, 0 days
Research summary
Currently when a person is referred to a NHS memory assessment clinic (because they are experiencing cognitive deficits or decline) and receives a Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) diagnosis they are given verbal and written information about MCI but usually no treatment is offered and no follow-up is booked-in. If they do not receive a diagnosis of MCI or dementia then no treatment is offered and no follow-up is booked-in.
Receiving a diagnosis of MCI can be a significant event in a person’s life. It can be a chance for a person to reassess their lives, and their behaviours that influence their health, wellbeing, activity and functioning. People who do not get a MCI or dementia diagnosis will still be experiencing cognitive deficits or decline. It is important that services offer access to useful resources at the earliest stage to enable best outcomes.
MyCognition has invested over £5 million to develop a software program to assess and train cognitive functioning. It was designed and built by cognitive scientists, has 17,000 user cases across ages, genders, health states and is CE Mark Class 1A Medical Device for intended pupose. It has been reviewed by NHS digital and been defined as a ‘Trusted digital tool for patients and the public to manage and improve their health’. It has research evidence supporting its effectiveness and can be bought by anyone in the UK.
As a part of routine practice, over a period of 12 months people who have been referred to the memory assessment clinic but who have not received a dementia diagnosis will be given access to MyCognition. Using MyCognition may enhance cognition and educate and train people in healthy lifestyles and encourage positive behavioural change. We will evaluate the impact of undertaking the software program on cognitive functioning and gain users feedback.REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NW/0868
Date of REC Opinion
21 Jan 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion