Phase IV Digital Health Trial: Smartphone-Wearable Intervention for Cognitive Preservation in Healthy Ageing — Japanese RCT Offers Insights for Australian Practice
247 Health News Editorial
·17 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsA Japanese randomised controlled trial is testing whether smartphone-wearable technology can prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults. The six-month study combines Fitbit data with AI-powered daily interactions, offering insights for Australian digital health strategies.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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