Trial Outcomes & Findings for Memory and Fear Study (Fear of Memory Loss Study) (NCT NCT04821960)

NCT ID: NCT04821960

Last Updated: 2024-05-16

Results Overview

A 24-item scale to assess fear of memory loss. Scores range from 24-120 points with a higher score indicating a higher fear of memory loss.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

81 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

10 Weeks Post-Baseline

Results posted on

2024-05-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Conventional Mindfulness Program
Routine mindfulness lessons and activities. Conventional Mindfulness Program: Routine non-tailored mindfulness lessons and activities.
Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss
Tailored mindfulness lessons and activities for fear of memory loss. Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss: The tailored mindfulness program has been specifically created to focus on fear of memory loss compared to general mindfulness lessons and activities.
Overall Study
STARTED
41
40
Overall Study
COMPLETED
36
30
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
10

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Memory and Fear Study (Fear of Memory Loss Study)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Conventional Mindfulness Program
n=41 Participants
Routine mindfulness lessons and activities. Conventional Mindfulness Program: Routine non-tailored mindfulness lessons and activities.
Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss
n=40 Participants
Tailored mindfulness lessons and activities for fear of memory loss. Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss: The tailored mindfulness program has been specifically created to focus on fear of memory loss compared to general mindfulness lessons and activities.
Total
n=81 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
63.7 years
n=5 Participants
67 years
n=7 Participants
65.4 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
29 Participants
n=7 Participants
58 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
41 Participants
n=5 Participants
39 Participants
n=7 Participants
80 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
71 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
41 participants
n=5 Participants
10 participants
n=7 Participants
81 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 10 Weeks Post-Baseline

A 24-item scale to assess fear of memory loss. Scores range from 24-120 points with a higher score indicating a higher fear of memory loss.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Conventional Mindfulness Program
n=33 Participants
Routine mindfulness lessons and activities. Conventional Mindfulness Program: Routine non-tailored mindfulness lessons and activities.
Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss
n=25 Participants
Tailored mindfulness lessons and activities for fear of memory loss. Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss: The tailored mindfulness program has been specifically created to focus on fear of memory loss compared to general mindfulness lessons and activities.
Fear and Avoidance of Memory Loss (FAM) Scale Score at Follow-up
63.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.3
60.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 10 Weeks Post-Baseline

A 30-item scale to assess fear of Alzheimer's disease. Minimum score = 0; maximum score = 120. A higher score indicates a greater fear of developing Alzheimer's Disease.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Conventional Mindfulness Program
n=40 Participants
Routine mindfulness lessons and activities. Conventional Mindfulness Program: Routine non-tailored mindfulness lessons and activities.
Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss
n=33 Participants
Tailored mindfulness lessons and activities for fear of memory loss. Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss: The tailored mindfulness program has been specifically created to focus on fear of memory loss compared to general mindfulness lessons and activities.
Fear of Alzheimer's Disease Scale (FADS) Score at Follow-up
47.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.7
45.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 10 Week Post-Baseline

A 12-item scale that measures memory failure that people tend to experience in everyday life. Minimum score=12; maximum score= 60. A higher score indicates a greater likelihood of memory failures.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Conventional Mindfulness Program
n=40 Participants
Routine mindfulness lessons and activities. Conventional Mindfulness Program: Routine non-tailored mindfulness lessons and activities.
Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss
n=33 Participants
Tailored mindfulness lessons and activities for fear of memory loss. Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss: The tailored mindfulness program has been specifically created to focus on fear of memory loss compared to general mindfulness lessons and activities.
Memory Failure Scale (MFS)
34.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.7
32.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.5

Adverse Events

Conventional Mindfulness Program

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Tailored Mindfulness Program for Fear of Memory Loss

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

James W. Griffith

Northwestern University

Phone: 3125035345

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place