Computer-Based Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 27, 2006 updated by: Posit Science Corporation
The purpose of this study is to determine the neuropsychological and neurophysiological impacts of a computer-based training program designed to improve the cognitive performance of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Study Overview

Detailed Description

The study is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of a computerized, cognitive intervention with three main goals: 1) to assess the magnitude of improvements in memory, language function, and cognitive function following computer training, 2) to investigate the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying such neuropsychological improvements, and 3) to demonstrate the feasibility of using this kind of computer-based therapy in older populations.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

48

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

    • 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

65 years to 90 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1)65 - 90 years of age 2)Meet definition for MCI including complaints of cognitive decline as indicated by patient report and/or informant report, and corroborated by clinician judgment and, the absence of dementia, defined as impairment of memory and at least one other domain of cognitive function.

3)Fluency in English 4)Willing to meet the time commitment of the study

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Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Clinically significant cerebrovascular disease
  2. Individuals scheduled to begin acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) therapy -

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The study investigates changes in a neuropsychological assessment battery pre-randomization
and upon the completion of training.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Early evaluations will be conducted from brain imaging; specifically, date
obtained via positron emission tomography (PET), magnetoencephalography (MEG),
electroencephalography (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
studies.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

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

Publications and helpful links

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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

Study Completion

July 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)

April 27, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2006

Last Verified

April 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

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