Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Interventions: Behavioral: Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training; Behavioral: Brain Health Workshop

• Registration Number: NCT02588209
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-01
• Primary Completion: 2015-06
• Study First Submitted: 2015-10-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-10-26
• Study First Posted: 2015-10-27
• Study Completion: 2017-12
• Status Verified: 2023-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-10-25
• Last Update Posted: 2023-10-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 71

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
SMART Training	Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training	This group will receive the Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) program, twice a week for four weeks.
Health	Brain Health Workshop	This group will receive the Brain Health Workshop educational program, twice a week for four weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UTD Center for BrainHealth; 🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States