Voice Technology-Based Self-Management Intervention

Part of paid clinical trials in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sponsor
Emory University
Study ID
NCT06982261
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
55 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Voice-activated smart speakers — OTHER
    Participants will attend a single 90 to 120-minute in-person baseline visit to complete standardized questionnaires and review a list of smart speaker-based tasks. They will select three tasks; all will receive an Echo Show and a Fitbit Versa. Additional digital health devices (e.g., blood pressure monitor, in-home motion sensors) will be provided based on their selections. Participants will learn to interact with Alexa, followed by a second home visit one week later for task-specific setup and device installation. The team will conduct weekly or bi-weekly check-in calls for two months, with additional home visits as needed. At two months, a home visit will include questionnaires and a 30-60 minute interview on intervention feasibility. Participants will then use the devices independently for one month, with a final home visit at three months for questionnaires and a closing interview.

Study Details

This study aims to test a new technology-based program designed to help improve the ability to manage chronic conditions. This program includes daily smart speaker use for managing different tasks and technology learning. Proper self-management of chronic conditions is critical to the maintenance of health. Digital technologies offer substantial potential to enhance self-management behaviors. Voice-operated smart speakers hold promise due to their ability to provide functional, cognitive, and social stimulation, send targeted reminders, and assist with daily schedules. Unfortunately, many older adults who live in low-income communities lack the resources and proficiency to take advantage of these options. Additionally, cognitive impairment is prevalent in independent living older adults, more prevalent in low-income older adults. The goal is to address these critical challenges by identifying smart speaker-based functions preferred by older adults, exploring their technology challenges, introducing them to these functions, and providing necessary technology training to improve self-efficacy in managing chronic conditions and enhance their engagement in self-management behaviors.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 15, 2025
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Jun 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Voice-activated smart speakers
    Participants will complete a set of standardized questionnaires. A list of smart speaker-based tasks will be introduced. Participants will then be asked to choose three tasks from a list.

Primary Outcome Measure

Retention Rate [ Time Frame: 3 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Emory UniversityAtlantaGeorgia30329-

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