Principal Investigator: Dr Donnchadh Murphy (University of Plymouth)
Co-Investigators:
- Dr Abdel-Karim Al-Tamimi (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Dr Melanie Jouaiti (University of Birmingham)
- Dr Nicolas Farina (University of Plymouth)
- Ore Ogundipe (NEUROFUSION Research Inc.)
- Dr Miriam Silver (BERRI)
- Clarissa Stickland (University of Birmingham)
Lay summary:
Cognitive assessments are a core component of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the cognitive assessments we use in the NHS are insensitive and time consuming, and waiting lists for an assessment are over one year. There is an urgent need for new cognitive assessments which can diagnose preclinical AD, reduce testing time, and can be used by a wide range of memory professionals. We aim to meet this need this by developing three new tablet-computer based cognitive tests. This study seeks to co-design these tests with a group of older adults and memory professionals. We will use their insights to create tests which are usable, well-tolerated, easier to administer, and provide instant results. Our ambition is to secure more substantial follow-on funding to complete additional research to deliver our tests to NHS clinical practice.
