Memory Improvement Technique for Aging
NM
Overseen ByNancy Moore
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in an aging population.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking adults who are experiencing normal aging or have mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It's not suitable for those with a history of significant psychiatric illness, alcohol or drug abuse requiring inpatient treatment, current use of benzodiazepines and steroids, prior stroke, neurological injury/disease, or dementia.Exclusion Criteria
History of significant psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis)
History of significant alcohol or drug abuse requiring inpatient treatment
I am currently taking benzodiazepines and steroids.
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive memory techniques training administered twice a week for four weeks
4 weeks
8 sessions (in-person)
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in memory and participation in everyday life
6 months
Treatment Details
Interventions
- STEM
Trial Overview The study is testing a memory enhancement technique called STEM. The goal is to see if this method can improve new learning and memory in individuals who are aging healthily as well as those with MCI.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Experimental groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The experimental group will receive memory techniques training administered twice a week for four weeks (8 training sessions).
Group II: Control groupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
The control group will receive memory exercises administered twice a week for four weeks (8 sessions).
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Kessler Foundation
Lead Sponsor
Trials
190
Recruited
11,300+
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