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NCT Number: NCT06187857

A Virtually Delivered Memory Rehabilitation Protocol in Older Adults

The investigators conducted a feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults. The primary purposes of this study included determining the feasibility of conducting EON-Mem virtually with older adults and whether a randomized control trial using EON-Mem in older adults is of value.

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Key information

Conditions

Memory Dysfunction Neurorehabilitation

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Brigham Young Unversity

Provo, Utah, 84604, United States

About this study

Twenty-five older adults aged 55 years and older were recruited for participation in the EON-Mem training program adapted and administered virtually. Measures of emotional functioning and cognitive functioning were administered before and following the intervention. Participants attended one virtual treatment session per week for a total of six weeks with daily homework assignments. A priori, feasibility was set at an 80% completion rate. To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals 55 and older

Exclusion criteria

  • Evidence of cognitive dysfunction on the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) as evidenced by a score of 3.3 or more
  • History of moderate-to-severe TBI
  • History of stroke
  • Dementia/neurological diagnoses
  • Current chemotherapy or radiation
  • Current or history of brain cancer
  • Poor sensory function including uncorrected vision, hearing, or speaking impairments that could interfere with learning the intervention, including nonnative English speakers.

Treatment and study plan

Ecologically Oriented Neurorehabilitation of Memory (EON-Mem)

Behavioral

Feasibility study of a virtually-delivered adaptation of an ecologically oriented neurorehabilitation of memory (EON-Mem) in improving memory for healthy older adults

Primary outcomes

  1. Feasibility of study protocols.

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.

    To address questions regarding feasibility, the investigators calculated descriptive statistics on sample information and feasibility was set a priori as a completion rate greater than 80% based on previous research.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Memory Outcomes: Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.

    To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Repeatable Battery for Neuropsychological Status. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning.

  2. Memory Outcomes: Ecological Memory Simulations

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 8 weeks.

    To address secondary outcomes, the investigators calculated reliable change indices for memory outcomes on the Ecological Memory Simulations. The reliable change indices vary from less than -1.96 to greater than 1.96. Greater than 1.96 represents improved memory functioning.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Brigham Young University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Feasibility Study of a Virtually Delivered Ecologically Oriented Neurorehabilitation of Memory (EON-MEM) Protocol in Older Adults

Acronym: EONMem_OA

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jan 3, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 3, 2024

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