NCT06894953 · NOT YET RECRUITING
AMPER Proof of Concept Study
This trial tests a tablet-based app called AMPER that uses an animated character to help people with Alzheimer's recall personal memories through stories, photos, and videos. Half of participants get a version tailored to their own life history; the other half get a non-personalised version. Over 12 weeks, researchers measure whether the personalised approach improves memory recall and quality of life. This is a proof-of-concept study — small and exploratory, not a proven treatment.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease of mild to moderate severity according to DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition) and NINCS-ADRAD (National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke-Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association) criteria. * Age 50 or older * Sensory (visual and auditory), language, and physical abilities adequate to perform assessments (corrective aids allowed). * ACE III score between 20 and 82 (inclusive) (or equivalent score on MMSE (between 14 and 24, based on Law et al., 20123 equivalence data) or MOCHA (between 14 and 24 (based on Pendleberry et al., 2011 equivalence data). * Having a caregiver or family member who can attend all visits, perform assessments, and supervise administration of study. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical records indicate AD patients with the visual variant or having colour vision deficits. * Medical records indicate a CT or MRI within 24 months prior to screening that indicates a diagnosis other than probable Alzheimer's disease. * Medical records indicate any significant neurological disease other than probable AD (e.g. Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, brain tumor, normal pressure hydrocephalus, progressive supranuclear palsy, seizure disorder, subdural hematoma, multiple sclerosis, history of stroke, or history of head injury requiring hospitalization). * On review of medical records, no clinically significant abnormal findings on previous physical examination, medical history, or clinical laboratory results that would indicate an alternative diagnosis. * Current history of major psychiatric disorder (e.g. Major depression) (as indicated on medical records) * History of substance misuse (as indicated on medical records).
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2025-03-25