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Memory Aid - Working Memory Training in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment. (MCI)

22. mai 2014 oppdatert av: Sorlandet Hospital HF

Memory Aid - Computer Based Working Memory Training in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Background:

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition characterized by memory problems more severe than normal cognitive changes due to old age, and less severe than dementia. Reduced working memory (WM) is regarded as one of the core symptoms of an MCI-condition. Recent studies have indicated that WM can be improved trough computer based training.

Objectives:

The objective of the study is to evaluate if working memory training is effective in improving working memory in elderly MCI-patients. Further, to evaluate if cognitive training relates to structural changes in the white and gray matter of the brain, assessed by structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Cognitive phenotypes related to memory impairment and progression to dementia will also be investigated.

Patients and Methods:

The proposed study is a blinded, randomized and controlled trail that will include 90 elderly patients from a Memory Clinic diagnosed with MCI. The groups will be randomized to either training or a placebo version. The intervention is computerized working memory training performed for 45 minutes over 25 sessions. Neuropsychological assessment and structural MRI will be performed before, 6 and 12 months after training.

Relevance:

Currently there is no known treatment available for mild memory impairment/MCI, and few studies on specific cognitive training in MCI-patients have been performed. The proposed study has received funding from a Norwegian Health Region. If computer based training results in positive changes to memory functions in MCI patients this may represent a new, cost-effective treatment. Secondly, evaluation of training induced structural changes to grey or white matter may improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind effective cognitive interventions in MCI patients.

Studieoversikt

Status

Ukjent

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Forventet)

90

Fase

  • Ikke aktuelt

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiesteder

  • Norge
    • Aust-Agder
      • Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norge, 4838

Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

55 år og eldre (Voksen, Eldre voksen)

Tar imot friske frivillige

Nei

Kjønn som er kvalifisert for studier

Alle

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who meet the Peterson diagnostic criteria of MCI:

    1. memory complaints (preferably confirmed by an informant).
    2. memory impairment according to age and education.
    3. preserved general cognitive function.
    4. intact activities of daily living, absence of dementia.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • head trauma with post-traumatic loss of conscience for 30 minutes during lifespan.
  • loss of senses (blindness, deafness).
  • photo-sensitive epilepsy.
  • unsuitability for Magnetic Resonance Imaging-examination due to metal foreign bodies or severe claustrophobia.
  • drug and/or alcohol abuse.

Studieplan

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Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Dobbelt

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Sham-komparator: Computerized Working Memory Training.
The Working Memory Training, includes both auditive and visual tasks, administrated on a computer, under guidance. 5 x 45 minutes per week, for 5 weeks. The placebo group will train at an fixed level (non-adaptive), but with otherwise identical computer programs.
Enhet: Computerized Working Memory Training.
Auditive and visual Working Memory tasks, administrated on a computer under guidance. 5 x 45 minutes per week, for 5 weeks. The intervention group will train at an "adaptive" level that is not to difficult nor to easy, which is hypothesized as optimal for learning and training effect. The placebo group will train with a "sham" program that is fixed ("non-adaptive" in difficulty level), but otherwise identical.
Andre navn:
  • Cogmed (r) from Pearson Assessment Inc.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Working Memory function.
Tidsramme: Changes from baseline (3, 6 and 12 months after intervention).
The study seeks to assess changes in the patients working memory function after an intervention of working memory training.The construct of "Working Memory" is measured on several levels: by neuropsychological tests (cognitive level), assessment of daily living skills (ADL-level), and measures of changes in the brains white and gray matter in areas that are correlated with working memory function (brain level).
Changes from baseline (3, 6 and 12 months after intervention).

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Episodic memory function.
Tidsramme: Changes from baseline (3, 6 and 12 months after intervention).
We will measure the patients results on a word list task, both immediate and delayed recall, as well as recognition. Low scores on word list learning is associated with progression to dementia. It is anticipated that patients with MCI are at risk for developing dementia. The study seeks to investigate if there is a correlation between the results on memory tests and progression to dementia in this patient group.
Changes from baseline (3, 6 and 12 months after intervention).

Samarbeidspartnere og etterforskere

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Sponsor

Sorlandet Hospital HF

Etterforskere

  • Studieleder: Svein Gunnar Gundersen, PhD, Head of research department

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Studierekorddatoer

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart

1. august 2013

Primær fullføring (Forventet)

1. desember 2015

Studiet fullført (Forventet)

1. desember 2016

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

18. november 2013

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

18. november 2013

Først lagt ut (Anslag)

25. november 2013

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Anslag)

23. mai 2014

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

22. mai 2014

Sist bekreftet

1. mai 2014

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Nøkkelord

Ytterligere relevante MeSH-vilkår

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • MCI Working Memory Training.

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