Investigation of effect of working memory training and mental leisure activities on executive function and instrumental activities of daily living among the older adult with mild cognitive impairment

Investigation of Transfer Effect of Working Memory Training and Mental Leisure Activities on Executive Function and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living among the Older Adult with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20241106063623N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-17

Start date

2025-10-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment(MCI). Mild cognitive impairment, so stated

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention in this study consists of computer-based training using a cognitive training software designed to improve attention and working memory. The software includes three sec

in reverse mode, they respond from last to first.Each task is scored: 20 points for a correct response and minus 10 points for an incorrect response. Tasks continue until the participant reaches 100 p

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women aged 60 years and older Diagnosis of MCI based on Albert’s criteria and a score of 0.5 on the P-CDR test. Scoring less than 9 on the Geriatric Depression Scale Scoring more than 126 on the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) questionnaire Absence of overt physical impairments such as blindness or deafness. Ability to understand verbal communication and effectively communicate with the researcher Ability to work with a computer.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of willingness to participate in the study Individuals who are unable to perform the tests or attend the sessions due to sever physical disability or advanced age

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Working memory scores. Timepoint: Assessment of working memory before the intervention (pre-test), at session fifteen(after the intervention), and at session sixteen(one month after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: N-Back test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Executive function scores. Timepoint: Assessment of executive function before the intervention (pre-test), at session fifteen(after the intervention), and at session sixteen(one month after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Tower of London test.;Instrumental of Activity of Daily Living scores. Timepoint: Assessment of Instrumental of Activity of Daily Living before the intervention (pre-test), at session fifteen(after the intervention), and at session sixteen(one month after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Lowton test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Executive function scores. Timepoint: Assessment of executive function before the intervention (pre-test), at session fifteen(after the intervention), and at session sixteen(one month after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Tower of London test.;Instrumental of Activity of Daily Living scores. Timepoint: Assessment of Instrumental of Activity of Daily Living before the intervention (pre-test), at session fifteen(after the intervention), and at session sixteen(one month after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Lowton test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElahe Bordbar Tavalaei

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

tavalaiy.e2000@yahoo.com+98 51 4263 0358

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026