Cognitive Activation Therapy for MCI: A Randomized Control Study
NCT ID: NCT01641328
Last Updated: 2012-07-16
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
PHASE1
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-10-31
2013-07-31
Brief Summary
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While some forms of MCI may be brought about by purely genetic causes, other cases may be due to a withdrawal of cognitive engagement with the world. In these cases, a rigorous program of cognitive training may be beneficial, halting or reversing symptom progression.
The current study will evaluate a multifaceted cognitive activation program on older adults with MCI. This group program is intensive, running for 10 weeks, 3 times per week, for a total of 100 hours of training. Training consists of meditation exercises for broad attention activation, Tai Chi exercises to integrate cognition with body awareness, and cognitive training through computerized attention, memory, and problem solving exercise.
Subjective impressions and objective measures of cognitive ability will be measured before and after the intervention. The investigators will also examine effects on mood and levels of daily function. Results will be compared to a waitlisted control group. The control group will subsequently be entered into a home-based version of the program for 10 weeks, with assessment before and after training, to look at the importance of the group meeting dynamic in promoting cognitive change.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Waitlist Control / Home-based training
This group will serve as a waitlist control group while the active group is performing training. Following assessment at the end of the active group period, this group will begin home-based training and will be assessed at the end of that 10 week period.
Waitlist Control / Home-based training
Computer-based cognitive training - 20 minutes / day Daily walking - 20 minutes / day Biofeedback relaxation Training - 20 minutes / day
Cognitive Activation Group
This group will attend the 3/week group intervention meetings over 10 weeks.
Cogntive Activation Training
Mindfulness-based stress reduction - 30 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice Tai Chi - 30 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice Computer-based cognitive training - 20 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice
Interventions
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Cogntive Activation Training
Mindfulness-based stress reduction - 30 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice Tai Chi - 30 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice Computer-based cognitive training - 20 minutes / class x 3 classes / week; optional home practice
Waitlist Control / Home-based training
Computer-based cognitive training - 20 minutes / day Daily walking - 20 minutes / day Biofeedback relaxation Training - 20 minutes / day
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* \> 1 deviation below age-norm performance on memory or attention tasks
* Independence in daily living
* English speaking
Exclusion Criteria
* Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) score \< 24
* Clinical mood disorder such as depression or anxiety
* Other serious medical conditions that preclude participation in the program
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Roy Hintsa
UNKNOWN
Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Norman Farb
Postdoctoral Fellow
Locations
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Baycrest
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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Facility Contacts
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Norman AS Farb, PhD
Role: primary
Related Links
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Related info about Baycrest and the Rotman Research Institute
Other Identifiers
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RRI_Farb_001
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id