Applying Cogmed to Improve Working Memory Abilities After Traumatic Brain Injury
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in scores on standardized tests of working memory
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will examine a cognitive rehabilitation protocol targeted at working memory deficits for adults and children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this randomized clinical trial, the efficacy of Cogmed, a cognitive rehabilitation protocol designed to improve working memory, will be examined in children with TBI. Neuropsychological and daily life functioning will be measured. Participants will be children (N=20) and adults (N=20) with a documented history of TBI. Participants will be randomized to a treatment group or a wait list control group. The Experimental Group will receive the Cogmed working memory training program 30-40 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks for a total training time of approximately 15 hours. The Control Group will be a wait list control group that will cross over into treatment after the follow-up assessment. All subjects will undergo repeat assessments following completion of the working memory training protocol after the 7th week and again at 13 weeks to document changes in working memory performance.
Investigators
Nancy Chiaravalloti
Director
Kessler Foundation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •History of Traumatic Brain Injury
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis of other neurological conditions
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in scores on standardized tests of working memory
Time Frame: Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13
Measured via standardized neuropsychological tests (i.e. paper and pencil testing)
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in scores on self report measures of quality of life, assessed via questionnaire(Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13)
- Change in scores on self report measures of memory functioning, assessed via questionniare(Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13)
- Change in scores on self report measures of emotional functioning, assessed via questionnaire(Three points in time: Baseline assessment, Week 7 and Week 13)