Computer-Based Training for Mild Alzheimer's Disease

May 13, 2013 updated by: Posit Science Corporation

Computer-Based Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of computer-based training program ("HiFi-AD") on the memory and cognitive abilities of individuals diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which computer-based cognitive remediation improves cognitive functions using standardized neuropsychological assessments relevant to AD; 2) the acceptability and feasibility of using computer-based cognitive remediation in an AD population.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

6

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • San Francisco, California, United States, 94143
        • University of California, San Francisco

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years to 90 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Fluent in English.
  • Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score of 22 or higher.
  • Adequate visual capacity.
  • Adequate hearing capacity.
  • Has a caregiver with some computer experience.
  • Willing and able to commit to the time requirement of the entire study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clinically significant cerebrovascular disease.
  • Participant is planning to begin acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) therapy.
  • Participants with severe tremor.
  • Axis 1 or 2 psychiatric disorders.
  • History of substance abuse.
  • History of head trauma.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The primary objective of this trial will be to assess the feasibility of using computer-based
cognitive training in an a population with early Alzheimer's Disease.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
A standardized set of neuropsychological assessments will be conducted pre- and post-
compuer-based training.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Posit Science Corporation

Collaborators

University of California, San Francisco

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Joel Kramer, PsyD, University of California, San Francisco
  • Principal Investigator: Kristine Yaffe, MD, University of California, San Francisco

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2006

Study Completion

October 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

April 27, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 15, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • OUT-109-2005

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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