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Official title The INSPIRE -Faith Study: Intervention Strategies for Preserving Intellectual Resilience and Engagement
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06741865
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The INSPIRE-Faith Study, initiated by the Healthy Minds Initiative, is a community-based research project aimed at demonstrating the impact of lifestyle factors on cognitive health and the prevention of dementia. Conducted in collaboration with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Charles Drew University, UCLA, Stanford University and Crenshaw Christian Center, this study focuses on all communities that are affected by lifestyle-dependent diseases.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age: Participants must be 55 years of age or older.
- Ethnicity: Focused on African American individuals, but not exclusive.
- Cognitive Status: Participants must have normal cognitive status, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or subjective cognitive impairment (SCI).
- Language: Participants must be fluent in English.
- Location: Must reside in the Crenshaw, California area or\ be able to attend study-related activities in this location. \ online access is available...
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive Decline: Diagnosis of dementia or severe cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to participate in the study.
- Physical Limitations: Any physical or medical condition that would preclude participation in the lifestyle interventions (e.g., severe mobility...
- Recent Cancer Diagnosis: Diagnosis of cancer within the last three years, excluding stable cases of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the...
- Pregnancy: Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Mental Health: Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder that might interfere with participation.
- Substance Abuse: Current substance abuse or dependency that could impact participation.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age: Participants must be 55 years of age or older.
- Ethnicity: Focused on African American individuals, but not exclusive.
- Cognitive Status: Participants must have normal cognitive status, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or subjective cognitive impairment (SCI).
- Language: Participants must be fluent in English.
- Location: Must reside in the Crenshaw, California area or\ be able to attend study-related activities in this location. \ online access is available for those not in this area.
- Willingness to Participate: Participants must be willing to adhere to the study protocol, including attending assessments, participating in interventions, and completing questionnaires.
- Cognitive Decline: Diagnosis of dementia or severe cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to participate in the study.
- Physical Limitations: Any physical or medical condition that would preclude participation in the lifestyle interventions (e.g., severe mobility issues).
- Recent Cancer Diagnosis: Diagnosis of cancer within the last three years, excluding stable cases of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, or stable prostate cancer.
- Pregnancy: Current pregnancy or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Mental Health: Diagnosis of severe psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder that might interfere with participation.
- Substance Abuse: Current substance abuse or dependency that could impact participation.
- Hearing Impairment: Uncorrected hearing loss that would limit the ability to communicate and participate in the study.
- Non-English Speaking: Inability to participate in English-language oral and written cognitive assessments.
- Participation in Another Study: Currently enrolled in another clinical trial that could interfere with the INSPIRE Study.
- Life expectancy less than 3 years
- Unwillingness to share medical and laboratory information.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 55 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.