Feasibility Study of a Computerized Cog… | Clinical Trial

Key information

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment, So Stated Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Mental Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Involvement in social and leisure activities has been associated with a decreased risk of dementia in the elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). MCI is a crucial phase to prevent the worsening of cognitive decline in elderly at risk to develop dementia. These last years, the use of computerized training programs to enhance cognitive functioning showed positive and promising results. However, the effects on psychosocial factors still poorly documented in cognitive interventions in MCI. It seems essential to promote these factors involving social ties, group dynamic, the motivation, as factors that can contribute to enhance social life and cognitive functioning.

This feasibility study evaluated a computer-based cognitive stimulation in elderly with MCI and explore the effects on cognitive and psychosocial components.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Absence of history of alcohol or other substance consumption
No engagement in other cognitive intervention program

Exclusion criteria

Psychiatric and neurological disorders
Conversion toward dementia during intervention
Sensory and or motor deficit that could interfere with the use of computer tool

Treatment and study plan

Computerized Cognitive Stimulation

Behavioral

The intervention group performed 12-week, 90-minutes per week of cognitive stimulation in group using a tablet with a commercial software with specific exercises to train the cognitive functioning and promote the relation ties in group-session.The program's difficulty level was adjusted to the MMSE score, and was gradually increased.

Multimedia-based internet

Behavioral

The active control group had access to different Multimedia contents (travel, photos, music, TV program, cooking recipes) using a tablet, 90-minutes per week each week during 3-months. Each group session was centered in a particular topic, participants were able to select different media free available in Internet.

Primary outcomes

GROBER-BUSCHKE TEST

Time frame: Baseline assessment before intervention, change from baseline at 3 months immediately after intervention

Assessment of free and cued recall of episodic memory

Secondary outcomes

Technologies Acceptation Questionnaire

Time frame: Baseline assessment before intervention, change from baseline at 3 months immediately after intervention

Assessment of acceptability of communication and information technologies

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Leila DJABELKHIR

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Computerized Cognitive Stimulation Program in Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Feasibility Study

Acronym: PSCogStim

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Jun 22, 2017
Registry last updated: Jun 22, 2017

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