Speed of Processing Training to Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
19 de febrero de 2020 actualizado por: Nancy Chiaravalloti, Kessler Foundation
Speed of Processing Training to Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a computerized technique designed to improve processing speed (i.e. the amount of time it takes for a person's brain to process information) in a multiple sclerosis (MS) population.
The study is designed to study how well this technique can help people with MS increase their processing speed and their ability to function better in everyday life.
This treatment protocol has been studied extensively with older adults, showing improvements on standard laboratory measures of processing speed and performance of activities of daily living.
Descripción general del estudio
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Terminado
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Descripción detallada
This study is a double-blind, placebo-control randomized clinical trial examining the efficacy of Speed of Processing Training (SPT) for improving processing speed (PS) deficits in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Slowed PS is one of the most common deficits in individuals with MS and such deficits have been shown to exert significant negative impact on multiple aspects of everyday life, including occupational and social functioning.
Despite these findings, few studies have attempted to remediate PS deficits in order to improve the everyday functioning of individuals with MS.
This study is designed to (1) apply a treatment protocol for PS impairments well-validated in an aging population to individuals with MS with objectively observable deficits in PS and document its efficacy on standard neuropsychological outcome measures.
In addition, the investigators will (2) assess the effectiveness of the intervention utilizing global measures of everyday life, including an objective measure (the Timed Activities of Daily Living; TIADL), as well as additional questionnaires to be completed by both the participant and a significant other.
This study is also designed to (3) examine the influence of degree of PS impairment on treatment efficacy using neuropsychological tests, (4) evaluate the long-term effects of the treatment protocol and (5) examine the utility of booster sessions to facilitate long-term treatment effects.
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Actual)
100
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
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Ubicaciones de estudio
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New Jersey
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West Orange, New Jersey, Estados Unidos, 07052
- Kessler Foundation
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
18 años a 59 años (Adulto)
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Géneros elegibles para el estudio
Todos
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- English as a primary language
- diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- processing speed impairment (based on evaluation)
Exclusion Criteria:
- most recent exacerbation within one month
- currently taking steroids or benzodiazepines
- history of significant psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder
- significant alcohol or drug abuse history
Plan de estudios
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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Triple
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
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Experimental: Speed of Processing Training (SPT)
SPT will be administered on a laptop computer twice a week for 5 weeks (10 training sessions).
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Comparador de placebos: Placebo control group
Placebo control exercises will be administered on a laptop computer twice a week for 5 weeks (10 sessions)
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Placebo control exercises will be administered on a laptop computer twice a week for 5 weeks (10 training sessions).
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
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Change in scores on standardized tests of processing speed
Periodo de tiempo: Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Change in scores on self-report of emotional functioning, measured via questionnaire
Periodo de tiempo: Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Self-report questionnaires and objective measures of everyday performance will be used to determine whether there have been changes across the three time points.
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Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Change in scores on self-report of everyday functioning, measured via questionnaire
Periodo de tiempo: Three points in time: pre-treatment, immediately following treatment and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Three points in time: pre-treatment, immediately following treatment and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Change in scores on self-report of quality of life, measured via questionnaire
Periodo de tiempo: Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Three points in time: baseline (week1), immediately following treatment (week 7) and 6 months after treatment is completed
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Patrocinador
Colaboradores
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Kessler Foundation
Fechas de registro del estudio
Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.
Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio
1 de abril de 2014
Finalización primaria (Actual)
1 de febrero de 2020
Finalización del estudio (Actual)
1 de febrero de 2020
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
23 de abril de 2014
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
21 de noviembre de 2014
Publicado por primera vez (Estimar)
25 de noviembre de 2014
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
20 de febrero de 2020
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
19 de febrero de 2020
Última verificación
1 de febrero de 2020
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- RG 4997A5/1
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