Hospice Isle of Man’s Scholl Academic Centre is looking for participants for a new clinical pilot study.

The study will investigate the use of a memory app which aims to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers.

Dementia is a growing global health issue and it is hoped projects such as this will provide vital information.

They are seeking 30 participants who are 65 and over and have a diagnosis of mild or moderate dementia.

Participants will be asked to use the Memory Lane Game game-based app that provides simple, dementia-friendly memory and distraction activities.

During the study, the participants will be asked to use the app at least once a week and, together with their carer, will have four visits from researchers over a period of six months.

It is hoped that the study will help to provide evidence of an improved quality of life for both the dementia patient and their carer.

The study has been approved by the Isle of Man Research Ethics Committee (IOMREC) and is being funded by Memory Lane Games.

Memory Lane Games chief executive Bruce Elliott said: ’From personal experience and anecdotal feedback, we’ve seen the power of reminiscience and distraction activities in helping support those affected by dementia.

’We see the unmet need for critical day-to-day support for all those affected by dementia and we’re incredibly proud to be working with Hospice Isle of Man to lead the way with new research that brings us one step closer to improving the quality of life for all those touched by cognitive decline.’

l If you are interested in participating in the study, contact Rachel Convery, clinical research nurse at the Scholl Academic Centre, by calling 647424 or emailing [email protected]