Predict Early Cognitive Changes in a Healthy Elderly Population by Passively Recording Sensor Data From Mobile Devices (0150-24 SOR)

May 13, 2026 updated by: Gal Ifergane MD, Soroka University Medical Center

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The study will recruit 100 participants aged 65+ residing in assisted living facilities. Eligible participants will undergo an initial cognitive assessment to document their baseline cognitive status using cognitive tests conducted either in their assisted living facility or at Soroka Medical Center. An app designed for research data collection (Aware-Light) will be installed on participants' mobile devices, collecting data only after participants provide consent. Over three months, the app will automatically gather sensor data, including movement data from the accelerometer, orientation data from the gravity sensor, rotation data from the gyroscope, proximity data for measuring distance from nearby objects, ambient light levels from the light sensor, and typing dynamics such as typing frequency and duration without recording actual text. The app will also track app usage, including activation, pauses, closures, background activity, notifications, and crashes, as well as air pressure through the barometer, phone capabilities through the telephony detector, and screen states such as on, locked, or off. It will log communication events such as calls and messages without recording personal details, monitor vehicle speed through the linear accelerometer, track rotation angles through the rotation detector, and identify significant movements like walking, cycling, or traveling. No typed data, such as passwords, will be collected. After one month, the research team will contact participants to ensure the app functions correctly. After three months, participants will undergo a second cognitive assessment, and the app will be uninstalled.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

98

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Beersheba, Israel
        • Soroka Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Tenants in assisted living housing

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 65 and over
  • Clalit HMO members.
  • Without a known diagnosis of dementia
  • Uses Android mobile phones and writes text messages

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A known diagnosis of dementia
  • Uses IOS mobile.
  • Doesn't write text messages

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Prediction model of mobile device data, collected for 9 months of lower scores in Neurotrax cognitive assessment compared to baseline evaluation.
Time Frame: Baseline and 9 Month after
Mobile device sensor data
Baseline and 9 Month after

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Soroka University Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Gal Ifergane, MD-MHA, Soroka university medical center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 13, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 19, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 19, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0150-24 SOR
  • Applebaum (Other Grant/Funding Number: Applebaum)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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