Brain Vitality Programme

The Brain Vitality Programme ("Programme") is an evidence-based and research-proven initiative designed and led by neurologists from our Clinical Neuroscience Centre.

The Programme combines i-Cog Brain Health, the world's first AI-powered retinal image analytic algorithm¹, with specialist clinical assessment to help identify individuals with at-risk brain health and support early brain health management.

Suitable Individuals

This Programme is tailored for individuals aged 40 or above who meet any of the following:

Cognitive Symptoms

Family History

General Concern

With symptoms of potential dementia or other neurodegenerative cognitive disorders

With a family history of dementia or other neurodegenerative cognitive disorders

Anyone concerned about their brain health

World's first AI-powered retinal image analytic algorithm

i-Cog Brain Health

i-Cog Brain Health is the world's pioneering technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse retinal fundus photographs for assessing risks associated with Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment². The non-invasive, rapid screening process leverages high-resolution fundus images to detect subtle changes in retinal blood vessels and nerve that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and to identify early indicators linked to brain health and neurodegeneration². By enabling timely intervention, i-Cog Brain Health empowers high-risk individuals to safeguard their brain health and reduce the likelihood of developing cognitive disorders.

Relevant research suggests that AI-powered brain health assessment may help identify risk signals up to 15 years before dementia develops²; with appropriate follow-up and intervention, it may also support brain health and help reduce dementia-related risk by almost 45%².

World's first

AI-powered retinal image analytic algorithm¹

Identify Risk Signals
Up to 15 Years Earlier²

Research suggests it may help identify risk signals up to 15 years before dementia develops

Potentially Reduce
Risk by Almost 45%²

With appropriate follow-up and intervention, early identification and management may help reduce dementia-related risk by almost 45%

Clinical Accuracy of
80%–92%¹

i-Cog Brain Health demonstrates a clinical accuracy rate of 80% to 92%

Nearly 13,000 Fundus
Photographs Used¹

The AI model was developed and validated using nearly 13,000 fundus photographs from 648 Alzheimer's patients and 3,240 cognitively normal subjects

Reference

For more information on the research findings related to this technology, please refer to the following page.
Livingston G, et al. “Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission.” The Lancet. 2024.

Brain Vitality Programme – Details and Fee

Phase1

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Clinical Assessment by Specialist

Consultation and report evaluation by specialist

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Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA)

Assessment covers various aspects of cognitive ability for quick and effective assessment of early neurodegenerative cognitive disorder

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i-Cog Brain Health

i-Cog Brain Health is the world's first AI-powered retinal image analytic algorithm that assesses the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment through retinal imaging

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Brain Health Score Assessment

Assessment of brain health indicators and related risk factors to help understand the participant's brain health status and support subsequent health management and follow-up recommendations

Fee (HKD)

HK$4,200

Book for Programme

Programme completion

Your ongoing support begins

Phase2

Brain Health Follow-up Support

A structured follow-up pathway is available following the completion of the Programme. Participants can continue monitoring their brain health status and receive advice and support from the healthcare team where appropriate.

At Month 3

Follow-up phone call by specialist nurse

Fee (HKD)

$200

At Month 6

Brain Health Score Assessment
Specialist Medical Consultation

Fee (HKD)

$3,040

At Month 9

Follow-up phone call by specialist nurse

Fee (HKD)

$200

At Month 12

Brain Health Score Assessment
Specialist Medical Consultation
Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA)

Fee (HKD)

$3,300

Important note

The above follow-up support timeline follows the completion of the Brain Vitality Programme. Follow-up arrangements will be recommended by the case doctor according to participants' clinical needs; participants may not be required to undergo all listed follow-up items at different months.

Participation in the
Neurocognitive Registry

We have joined hands with The Chinese University of Hong Kong ("CUHK") and the Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease to establish the "Neurocognitive Registry" with the aim to collect clinical data for research purposes, in the hope of achieving breakthroughs in neurocognitive disorder treatment. Participants of the Brain Vitality Programme are welcomed to take part in this registry and contribute to the medical research on neurocognitive disorder.

Booking and Enquiries

(852) 6629 2260

WhatsApp to Book

Clinical Neuroscience Centre,
7/F, CUHK Medical Centre,
9 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin,

Service Hours

Mon – Fri9:00AM – 5:00PM

Sat9:00AM – 1:00PM

Sun & Public HolidaysClosed

Important Notes

Specialist consultation is provided by doctors designated by CUHK Medical Centre.
The prices of the Programme and the Brain Health Follow-up Support do not include fees and/or charges for any medication or treatments.
Advance booking is required for the Programme and the Brain Health Follow-up Support (except follow-up phone calls by specialist nurse).
If the doctor determines that a participant is not suitable to receive the services under the Programme, or the Programme is not applicable to the participant, CUHK Medical Centre will only charge doctor’s consultation fee and (if applicable) any related diagnostic and medication fees/charges according to its prevailing listed prices.
In the event that, for whatever reason, a participant is unable to complete all items under the Programme, CUHK Medical Centre reserves the right to charge for each item completed at its prevailing listed price.
The prices listed above are for reference only. All the latest prices shall be subject to the latest announcements of CUHK Medical Centre.
Unless otherwise specified by CUHK Medical Centre, no offer or discount is applicable to the Programme and the Brain Health Follow-up Support.
In case of any dispute, the decision of CUHK Medical Centre Limited shall be final and conclusive.
In the event of inconsistency between the English and the Chinese versions of the contents herein, the English version shall prevail.