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Strategic multimodal intervention in at-risk elderly Indians for prevention of dementia (SMRUTHI INDIA): a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial (cmRCT) protocol

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Introduction Treating modifiable risk factors of dementia may prevent or delay dementia cases by up to 40%. The ‘Strategic Multimodal Intervention in at-risk Elderly Indians for Prevention of Dementia (SMRUTHI INDIA)’ study will be conducted to establish a trial-ready cohort of elderly Indians who are at high risk of developing dementia. Methods and analysis The main aim of the study is to create and study a cohort of individuals at high risk of dementia in rural India, where we can do multiple intervention trials. The study uses the ‘Cohort Multiple Randomised Controlled Trial’ (cmRCT) design, which combines a cohort study with in-built provisions to do multiple randomised controlled trials.

BMJ     Jun 09, 2025