ouderen met subjectieve geheugenklachten aging Subjective memory complaints
Conditions
Interventions
The investigational treatment is based on the standardized Memory Strategy
protocol (see
http://www.neuropsychologischebehandeling.nl/protocollen/protocol/117341/geheuge
n). The investigational trea
subsequent practice
items will be handed out so the participant can continue practicing the
strategy at home. The restorative training consists of practicing memory tests
on a computer. For this, t
Sponsors
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - middle-aged and older people (age 50 years and older) - subjective memory complaints
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Disorders that can account for the memory complaints and/or disturbances (e.g. dementia, psychiatric disorders) - severe cognitive decline
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the performance on diverse memory tests and on a test designed to measure strategy use. The tests will have high ecological validity, indicating that they measure memory for situations one can encounter in daily life. Memory will be measured before and after treatment. Two post treatment moments will be used: directly after and 6 months after finishing the training. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A secondary study parameter of the study is the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS). Moreover questionnaires will be administered, measuring subjective cognitive (CFQ) and memory (MAC-S) complainst, IADL, and quality of life (SF-36). All measurements will be administered at baseline and post treatment. Two post treatment moments will be used: directly after and 6 months after finishing the training. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed