Cognitive Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment

CK
Overseen ByCameron K Perrin, M.S.
Age: 65+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Florida
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop a five-week cognitive training intervention for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The main question it aims to answer is:

• Is five weeks of training as good as eight weeks in improving cognition, quality of life, daily functioning, and mood, and in reducing caregiver burden? Researchers will compare five weeks of cognitive training to eight weeks of training to see if the shorter version is as effective as the full training.

Participants will: \[describe the main tasks participants will be asked to do, interventions they'll be given and use bullets if it is more than 2 items\].

* Complete a virtual screening visit with a study partner (typically a family member, roommate, or close friend) to determine eligibility to participate in the study

* Complete some in-person tests of memory and thinking on the University of Florida's campus, and some questionnaires

* Attend weekly two-hour group cognitive training sessions with a trained group leader on campus, for five or eight weeks

* Redo the in-person questionnaires and tests of memory and thinking immediately after completing the training, and three months after completing the training

Who Is on the Research Team?

CK

Cameron K Perrin, M.S.

Principal Investigator

University of Florida

JM

Joseph M Gullett, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Florida

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for people over 65 with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) who can commit to the study, speak English, and have a partner to help with testing. They should have an MCI diagnosis or specific scores on cognitive tests.

Inclusion Criteria

I have someone who can join me for my study visits.
I am over 65 years old.
I can speak and understand English.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Treatment

Participants attend weekly two-hour group cognitive training sessions for five or eight weeks

5-8 weeks
5-8 visits (in-person)

Post-Treatment Assessment

Participants redo in-person questionnaires and tests of memory and thinking immediately after completing the training

1 week
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness three months after completing the training

3 months
1 visit (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The trial is testing if five weeks of group cognitive training sessions are as effective as eight weeks in improving memory, quality of life, daily functioning, mood, and reducing caregiver burden for those with MCI.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Brief cognitive training (5 weeks)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Full cognitive training (8 weeks)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,428
Recruited
987,000+