Memory Training in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients

NCT ID: NCT02864940

Last Updated: 2023-04-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-06-30

Study Completion Date

2018-08-28

Brief Summary

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The study aim is to determine if periodic online cognitive exercises (Lumosity) improve memory function in ruptured cerebral aneurysm patients with disabling baseline memory deficits within the first 24 months after rupture. Half of the subjects will be randomized to use Lumosity-designed online cognitive exercises and half will serve as an active control group performing online crossword puzzles.

Detailed Description

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In this prospective randomized, control clinical trial subjects have a self-reported disabling memory deficit within the first two years of their ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Subjects will be recruited in the neurosurgery clinic setting, via email and phone screen, through social media and phone screen, or during a monthly support group for the patient population in question.

During the screening interview the inclusion and exclusion criteria are assessed and informed consent is obtained if needed.

Those who qualify for the study will undergo a baseline assessment involving Checklist for cognitive and emotional consequences following stroke (CLCE-24), Working memory questionnaire, Activity of Daily living Questionnaire, and a Lumosity Administered assessment.

After baseline assessments randomization will occur stratified according to duration since SAH \<12 or \>12 months, to either a treatment group, which will include online access to structure-oriented activities (Lumosity), or an active control group(online crossword puzzles).

Subjects in the intervention group will undergo twenty training sessions over 10 weeks involving cognitive games selected from Lumocity. Games will be customized using an automated algorithm supplied by Lumosity, to determine performance in the various targeted skills, which include: task switching, logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, response inhibition, numerical calculation, working memory, face-name recall, selective attention, spatial recall, spatial orientations, planning, and divided attention. The recommended duration of interaction is 2 hours per week for 10 weeks.

The control group uses a computerized crossword puzzle. the puzzle is offered in three different puzzle sizes, levels of complexity, and font sizes. these puzzles do not provide progressive challenge to the user by either increased speed, visual field size, number of distractors, or degree of difficulty of target stimulus differentiation.

Conditions

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Ruptured Aneurysm Memory Deficits Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Intervention Arm

Using the cognitive exercises on Lumosity for 10 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lumosity

Intervention Type DEVICE

A web-based cognitive training platform that includes games designed with the purpose of improving the user's cognitive abilities

Control Arm

Using online crossword puzzles for 10 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Crossword puzzle

Intervention Type DEVICE

This game offers a choice between three puzzle sizes, three levels of complexity, and varying font sizes. It also includes optional help features such as filling in an unknown letter or word.

Interventions

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Lumosity

A web-based cognitive training platform that includes games designed with the purpose of improving the user's cognitive abilities

Intervention Type DEVICE

Crossword puzzle

This game offers a choice between three puzzle sizes, three levels of complexity, and varying font sizes. It also includes optional help features such as filling in an unknown letter or word.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ruptured cerebral aneurysm-confirmed by study personnel within past year
* Age 18 and older
* Those with a modified Rankin 0 or 1
* Baseline memory problem affecting daily life
* Home computer or tablet with internet access

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable to read or speak English
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Lumos Labs, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Rush University Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michael Chen, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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MASH 14080402

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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