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NCT Number: NCT02588209

Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors

This study will provide cognitive screenings for seniors age 50 and older. It will also investigate the benefits of two different cognitive training programs for seniors who have lower baseline performance on memory and/or gist reasoning tests.

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Key information

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Mental Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

50 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UTD Center for BrainHealth

Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

About this study

This study consists of two parts which includes cognitive screening and cognitive training. Participants will initially participate in the cognitive screening portion of the study. If qualified, participants will participate in the cognitive training portion of this study which includes additional cognitive communication, neuropsychological testing, and EEG.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Cognitive complaints in the absence of dementia
  • Participate in tasks involving motor abilities such as use of at least one arm and hand
  • Read, speak, and comprehend English
  • At least 50 years of age
  • Comprehend simple instructions, perform tasks, and take part in intervention

Exclusion criteria

  • Not proficient in reading,comprehending, and speaking English
  • History of learning disability, stroke, cognitive impairment, major psychiatric illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse

Treatment and study plan

Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training

Behavioral

SMART teaches strategies to improve the ability to process information.

Other names: SMART

Brain Health Workshop

Behavioral

Brain Health Workshop provides information about brain health in a seminar format. Topics include: sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

Primary outcomes

  1. Improvement in memory or thinking after brain training

    Time frame: beginning (0 weeks) to end (4 weeks)

    To examine short-term effects of treatment on cognition using neuropsychological measures

Secondary outcomes

  1. Measures changes in brain wave activity

    Time frame: beginning (0 weeks) and end (4 weeks)

    Electrophysiological responses will be recorded using event related potential to monitor responses to yes/no stimuli.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Texas at Dallas

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2017
First posted
Oct 27, 2015
Registry last updated
Oct 30, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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