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Contents
  • The ACTIVE and FINGER Trials
  • The Role of Ongoing Research
  • Society Guidelines and Recommendations

What Do Recent Studies Reveal About Dementia Prevention?

What Do Recent Studies Reveal About Dementia Prevention?

What's This About?

Groundbreaking studies are shedding light on how we might prevent dementia in the future.
Contents
  • The ACTIVE and FINGER Trials
  • The Role of Ongoing Research
  • Society Guidelines and Recommendations

The ACTIVE and FINGER Trials

The ACTIVE trial explored cognitive training in older adults, revealing short-term benefits but no long-term impact on dementia rates. Meanwhile, the FINGER trial showed that a multidomain approach, including diet and exercise, improved cognitive scores slightly. Both studies highlight the complexity of preventing dementia through lifestyle interventions.

The Role of Ongoing Research

Several large clinical trials are exploring preventive pharmacologic strategies like anti-amyloid antibodies. These studies aim to intervene before dementia symptoms appear, potentially changing the course of the disease. Research like the A4 Study is crucial in understanding the potential of such interventions.
An overview of recent studies and trials focused on preventing dementia through cognitive training, diet, exercise, and pharmacologic strategies. Highlights include the ACTIVE and FINGER trials and ongoing research efforts.

Society Guidelines and Recommendations

Global societies provide guidelines on dementia prevention, reflecting the latest research. While these guidelines offer valuable insights, they also underscore the need for more comprehensive studies. Staying updated with these recommendations can guide both healthcare providers and individuals.

FAQs

What did the ACTIVE trial find?

It found short-term cognitive benefits but no long-term impact on dementia.

Are there new treatments being tested?

Yes, trials are testing drugs like anti-amyloid antibodies for early intervention.

Why are guidelines important?

They provide insights based on current research and guide prevention strategies.

Wrapping Up

Continued research is key to unlocking more effective dementia prevention strategies.
Stay informed about new dementia research by consulting with Doctronic.
Additional References
  1. Ngandu T, Lehtisalo J, Solomon A, et al. A 2 year multidomain intervention of diet, exercise, cognitive training, and vascular risk monitoring versus control to prevent cognitive decline in at-risk elderly people (FINGER): a randomised controlled trial.
  2. Willis SL, Tennstedt SL, Marsiske M, et al. Long-term effects of cognitive training on everyday functional outcomes in older adults.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.