Clinical Trials to Gain FDA Approval for Computerized Cognitive Training: What Is the Ideal Control Condition?

Jeffrey N Motter, Davangere P Devanand, P Murali Doraiswamy, Joel R Sneed, Jeffrey N Motter, Davangere P Devanand, P Murali Doraiswamy, Joel R Sneed

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Keywords: active control; cognitive training; engagement; mild cognitive impairment; placebo.

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