Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02588209

Enrollment

Registered

2015-10-27

Start date

2012-01-31

Completion date

2017-12-31

Last updated

2023-10-30

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Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Brief summary

This study will provide cognitive screenings for seniors age 50 and older. It will also investigate the benefits of two different cognitive training programs for seniors who have lower baseline performance on memory and/or gist reasoning tests.

Detailed description

This study consists of two parts which includes cognitive screening and cognitive training. Participants will initially participate in the cognitive screening portion of the study. If qualified, participants will participate in the cognitive training portion of this study which includes additional cognitive communication, neuropsychological testing, and EEG.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALStrategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training

SMART teaches strategies to improve the ability to process information.

BEHAVIORALBrain Health Workshop

Brain Health Workshop provides information about brain health in a seminar format. Topics include: sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

50 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Cognitive complaints in the absence of dementia * Participate in tasks involving motor abilities such as use of at least one arm and hand * Read, speak, and comprehend English * At least 50 years of age * Comprehend simple instructions, perform tasks, and take part in intervention

Exclusion criteria

* Not proficient in reading,comprehending, and speaking English * History of learning disability, stroke, cognitive impairment, major psychiatric illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Improvement in memory or thinking after brain training	beginning (0 weeks) to end (4 weeks)	To examine short-term effects of treatment on cognition using neuropsychological measures

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Measures changes in brain wave activity	beginning (0 weeks) and end (4 weeks)	Electrophysiological responses will be recorded using event related potential to monitor responses to yes/no stimuli.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 5, 2026