The SINgapore GERiatric Intervention Study to Reduce Cognitive Decline and Physical Frailty (SING… (NCT05007353) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The SINgapore GERiatric Intervention Study to Reduce Cognitive Decline and Physical Frailty (SINGER) Study
Singapore1,212 participantsStarted 2021-08-23
Plain-language summary
A study in Finland found that a multidomain intervention of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of vascular risk factors slowed cognitive decline in healthy older adults at increased risk of cognitive decline. A 6-month pilot study was initiated in Singapore, which demonstrated the cultural feasibility and practicality of the FINGER interventions and a set of locally adapted interventions in an Asian population. The SINGER study is a 2-year randomized controlled trial that aims to test the efficacy and safety of these lifestyle changes, including diet and cardiovascular risk factor management, cognitive and physical exercises, in delaying cognitive decline in older adults at risk of dementia.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 60-80 years
* Able to understand English/Chinese
* Risk of dementia: Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging, and Incidence of Dementia (CAIDE) dementia risk score ≥6 indicating the presence of modifiable risk factors Modifiable lifestyle factors (fulfilling at least one of the following LIBRA index for diet, cognitive activity, physical activity)
* Cognitive performance at the mean level or slightly lower than expected for age (MoCA ≥18, ≤27)
* No plans to travel outside of Singapore for an extended period of time over the course of the study
* Free of physical disabilities that preclude participation in the study
* Willing to complete all study-related activities for 24 months
* Willing to be randomized to either lifestyle intervention group
Exclusion Criteria:
* malignant diseases
* dementia
* major depression
* symptomatic cardiovascular disease
* revascularisation within 1 year
* severe loss of vision, hearing or communicative ability
* other conditions inhibiting from safe engagement in the prescribed intervention and other conditions preventing cooperation, as judged by the study physician
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.