- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04679441
A Novel Computer-Based Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program
: A Novel Computer-Based Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
The CFSAT program provides training on everyday tasks critical to independent living (e.g., financial and medication management). The program currently includes six domain simulations critical to independent living: ATM Banking/Financial Management, Online Banking, Prescription Refill via Voice Menu, Kiosk Ticket Purchase, Online Shopping (and prescription refill), and Medication Management. The simulations are in a multi-media format and include graphic representations, voice and text. In the assessment component each of the six task domains includes subtasks that graduate in difficulty (e.g., check savings account balance, transfer money between accounts). The training component is designed to: 1) be consistent with adaptive training models of learning (tailored to the individual's skills); 2) adhere to current training guidelines for older adults, 3) identify the current levels of an individual's ability on the task with Item response theory strategies; 4) use dynamic-titration feedback from immediate task performance to adjust task difficulty to optimize training potential; and 5) provide immediate feedback and graduated instruction following errors, followed by repetition of the previously failed item. Performance metrics are captured in real time and include measures of accuracy and efficiency.
The proposed research will involve two phases and will be conducted at two locations: South Florida and New York City. Inclusion of two locations will allow us to expand the diversity of our sample and the generalizability of the findings across different regions of the U.S. Phase I will focus on validation of the 3rd alternative form of the fixed difficulty assessment tasks (form C); refinement of tasks to improve the graphical representations, enhance the difficulty level of the subtasks (based on findings from Phase 1), and ensure currency of the tasks; and usability testing of the refined tasks using a user-centered design approach. Data collection for Phase 1 will involve a sample of 24 older adults (8 non-impaired older adults aged 60+ (4 per site) and 16 with MCI aged 60+ (8 per site) (4 Spanish speaking in each group) and will take place in laboratory space at i-Function and a community location in NYC. The usability testing will occur on one day and involve approximately 2 hours. In Phase 1 the investigators will also develop browser-based version of the CFSAT program so that it can be launched from web browsers such as Google Chrome or Safari. This will greatly enhance the flexibility of the program, as the investigators will be able to launch the program from a variety of settings including the home. This is also a critical step for commercialization and direct to consumer sales.
Phase 2 will involve a multi-site trial to gather continued data on the efficacy of the CFSAT training with respect to functional gains and additional data on the usability, and acceptability of the program. The investigators will also gather data on: optimal training dosage; near and far transfer of training and environmental transfer of training (actual performance in the real world on the tasks trained by the program as tracked by the EMA protocol); the maintenance of training gains over time; the need for booster training; and adherence to home-based training protocols for those with MCI and non-impaired older adults (NC). In addition, the investigators will examine if computer-based cognitive training (CT) provides a priming effect that further enhances the benefits of the CFSAT training program for those with MCI.
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Florida
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Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
- Ifunction at University of Miami
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New York
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New York, New York, United States, 10021
- Weill Cornell Medical Center
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria MCI:
- English or Spanish speaking
- Able to read at the 6th grade level (WRAT)
- Able to read a computer screen and use a keyboard or mouse
- Has a willing and reliable informant
- Subjective memory complaints by the participant and/or collateral informant;
- Meets Jak Bondi criteria for the diagnosis of MCI.
Inclusion Criteria HC:
- Score on the MOCA ≥ 26
Exclusion Criteria:
- Sensory Limitations
- MOCA <18
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Healthy individuals Skills training only
These participants will receive CFSAT training only (n = 60).
They will train for 24 hours over 12 weeks.
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The CFSAT program provides training on everyday tasks critical to independent living (e.g., financial and medication management).
The program currently includes six domain simulations critical to independent living: ATM Banking/Financial Management, Online Banking, Prescription Refill via Voice Menu, Kiosk Ticket Purchase, Online Shopping (and prescription refill), and Medication Management.
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Experimental: MCI, Skills training only
These participants will receive 24 hours of CFSAT training over 12 weeks following the same training protocol as the NC sample.
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The CFSAT program provides training on everyday tasks critical to independent living (e.g., financial and medication management).
The program currently includes six domain simulations critical to independent living: ATM Banking/Financial Management, Online Banking, Prescription Refill via Voice Menu, Kiosk Ticket Purchase, Online Shopping (and prescription refill), and Medication Management.
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Experimental: MCI, Combined treatment
Participants assigned to this condition will initially train for 3 weeks @ 60 minutes twice per week on CT (Posit Science).
Participants will train 90 minutes on Double Decision and 30 minutes on Hawkeye.
They can train on Hawkeye in 15- minute increments and intersperse it within the Double Decision training.
They will then train CFSAT for 9 weeks at the recommended dosage.
Each task will be trained twice before advancing to the next task
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The CFSAT program provides training on everyday tasks critical to independent living (e.g., financial and medication management).
The program currently includes six domain simulations critical to independent living: ATM Banking/Financial Management, Online Banking, Prescription Refill via Voice Menu, Kiosk Ticket Purchase, Online Shopping (and prescription refill), and Medication Management.
Cognitive speed training program
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Time to completion on each Task of the the CFAST
Time Frame: Change from Baseline to end of 12 weeks of training
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Change in time to Completion time for each module
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Change from Baseline to end of 12 weeks of training
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Time to completion on each Task of the the CFAST
Time Frame: Change from baseline to 3 months after the end of 12 weeks of training
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Change in time to Completion time for each module
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Change from baseline to 3 months after the end of 12 weeks of training
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Performance on the Brief Assessment of Cognition App
Time Frame: Compared at baseline, after 12 weeks of training and 3 months after completion of training
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6-domain computerized cognitive assessments
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Compared at baseline, after 12 weeks of training and 3 months after completion of training
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Performance on The Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Task
Time Frame: Compared at baseline, after 12 weeks of training and 3 months after completion of training
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Computerized Functional Capacity Measure
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Compared at baseline, after 12 weeks of training and 3 months after completion of training
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EMA measurement of real world activities
Time Frame: For 12 weeks of training and 3 months of followup
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Participants will be surveyed as to their participation in several critical daily activities with EMA surveys
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For 12 weeks of training and 3 months of followup
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Philip Harvey, PhD, University of Miami/iFunction
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Harvey PD, Forero DB, Ahern LB, Tibirica L, Kallestrup P, Czaja SJ. The Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program: Sensitivity to Global Cognitive Impairment, Correlations With Cognitive Abilities, and Factor Structure. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2021 Apr;29(4):395-404. doi: 10.1016/j.jagp.2020.08.019. Epub 2020 Sep 7.
- Harvey PD, Tibirica L, Kallestrup P, Czaja SJ. A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills. J Vis Exp. 2020 Feb 13;(156):10.3791/60330. doi: 10.3791/60330.
Helpful Links
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- iFunction Phase 2
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
IPD Plan Description
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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