Mild Cognitive Impairment, So Stated
Conditions
Keywords
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Computerized Cognitive Stimulation, Cognition, Psychosocial factors
Brief summary
This non-pharmacological interventional feasibility study evaluate a computerized cognitive stimulation program in elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
Detailed description
Involvement in social and leisure activities has been associated with a decreased risk of dementia in the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). MCI is a crucial phase to prevent the worsening of cognitive decline in elderly at risk to develop dementia. These last years, the use of computerized training programs to enhance cognitive functioning showed positive and promising results. However, the effects on psychosocial factors still poorly documented in cognitive interventions in MCI. It seems essential to promote these factors involving social ties, group dynamic, the motivation, as factors that can contribute to enhance social life and cognitive functioning. This feasibility study evaluated a computer-based cognitive stimulation in elderly with MCI and explore the effects on cognitive and psychosocial components.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALComputerized Cognitive Stimulation
The intervention group performed 12-week, 90-minutes per week of cognitive stimulation in group using a tablet with a commercial software with specific exercises to train the cognitive functioning and promote the relation ties in group-session.The program's difficulty level was adjusted to the MMSE score, and was gradually increased.
BEHAVIORALMultimedia-based internet
The active control group had access to different Multimedia contents (travel, photos, music, TV program, cooking recipes) using a tablet, 90-minutes per week each week during 3-months. Each group session was centered in a particular topic, participants were able to select different media free available in Internet.
Sponsors
Leila DJABELKHIR
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
Randomized controlled pilot study, single blind
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment * Absence of history of alcohol or other substance consumption * No engagement in other cognitive intervention program
Exclusion criteria
* Psychiatric and neurological disorders * Conversion toward dementia during intervention * Sensory and or motor deficit that could interfere with the use of computer tool
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GROBER-BUSCHKE TEST | Baseline assessment before intervention, change from baseline at 3 months immediately after intervention | Assessment of free and cued recall of episodic memory |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies Acceptation Questionnaire | Baseline assessment before intervention, change from baseline at 3 months immediately after intervention | Assessment of acceptability of communication and information technologies |
Outcome results
None listed