With the involvement of around 30 specialist practices across Germany, DZNE will investigate whether dedicated memory tests on smartphones can help to detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI) at an early stage. Such symptoms can indicate an increased risk of dementia. To this end, an app developed by the Magdeburg start-up “neotiv” will be used as a digital tool. The test results recorded by the app are intended to assist doctor’s in their diagnosis. “Lilly Deutschland GmbH” is another project partner: the pharmaceutical company is funding the health care study with 1.3 million euros.