Training of cognitive functions in aging population - effectiveness and use

Training of cognitive functions in aging population - an interventional single centre controlled trial of effectiveness and use of a memory training program

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN05615277

Enrollment

260

Registered

2010-01-04

Start date

2007-04-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Cognitive status Mental and Behavioural Disorders Other mental disorders due to brain damage and dysfunction and to physical disease

Interventions

The intervention is a lectured memory training program in twenty 45-minute lessons in 9 block in 5 weeks in a large-group setting. It is a program that is available nationwide in the Czech Republic th

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Community-dwelling senior citizens, aged above 50 years, either sex 2. Cognitively healthy volunteers: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) greater than 26

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Impaired cognitive or functional status

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at assessments 2 and 3: 1. Objective cognitive outcomes, measured using Auditory-Verbal Learning Test, Subtest Logical Memory of Wechsler Memory Scale III, Trail Making Test, Telephone Numbers Test, Shopping List Test 2. Subjective self-evaluation outcomes, measured using Subjective Cognitive Scale, Cognitive Failures Questionnaire and SOS-10	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective self-evaluation outcomes, measured using structured interviews, measured at assessments 2 and 3.	—

Countries

Czech Republic

Outcome results

None listed

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