Memory-strategy training in Older People with Subjective Memory Complaints: an explorative study
Completed
- Conditions
- ouderen met subjectieve geheugenklachtenagingSubjective memory complaints
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON38894
- Lead Sponsor
- Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- middle-aged and older people (age 50 years and older)
- subjective memory complaints
Exclusion Criteria
- Disorders that can account for the memory complaints and/or disturbances (e.g. dementia, psychiatric disorders)
- severe cognitive decline
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The main study parameter is the performance on diverse memory tests and on a<br /><br>test designed to measure strategy use. The tests will have high ecological<br /><br>validity, indicating that they measure memory for situations one can encounter<br /><br>in daily life. Memory will be measured before and after treatment. Two post<br /><br>treatment moments will be used: directly after and 6 months after finishing the<br /><br>training.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>A secondary study parameter of the study is the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS).<br /><br>Moreover questionnaires will be administered, measuring subjective cognitive<br /><br>(CFQ) and memory (MAC-S) complainst, IADL, and quality of life (SF-36). All<br /><br>measurements will be administered at baseline and post treatment. Two post<br /><br>treatment moments will be used: directly after and 6 months after finishing the<br /><br>training.</p><br>