Physical Exercise And Cognitive Engagement Outcomes for Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

NCT ID: NCT03095170

Last Updated: 2022-07-06

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

5 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-03-23

Study Completion Date

2022-03-21

Brief Summary

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Behavioral interventions currently provide the most useful approach to addressing the behavioral and social needs of those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's or other diseases. This randomized, multisite, 3-arm study will investigate the impact of computerized brain fitness vs yoga vs an active control group (wellness education) on changes in cognitive function, daily functioning and quality of life in persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their partner. In addition, in vivo neuroimaging measures of plasticity during the pre- and post-intervention periods will be measured and compared between the three different treatment groups. These neuroimaging measures of plasticity will be investigated in their relationship to the cognitive outcomes within each group.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Mild Cognitive Impairment Memory Disorders Mild Dementia Impaired Cognition Mild Cognitive Disorder Amnestic Disorder Dementia and Amnestic Conditions Poor Short-term Memory Memory Impairment Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

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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Computerized brain fitness training

Will receive a 10 day intervention program (over 2 weeks) consisting of Computer Brain Fitness Training, Calendar Training and Support Group.

After the initial two week intervention, there will be an extended period during which participants will continue the computerized brain fitness for another 24 weeks.Participants are encouraged to do at least two hours per week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Computerized brain fitness training

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Will use the commercially available Posit Science product BrainHQ™ (www.brainhq.com) on tablets (e.g. iPads). Participants will complete 45-60 minutes of training daily in the program.

Support Group (patient and partner)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Journal© as a basis for reminiscence-focused group sessions. Partner: The care partner support group meets separately from the patient group for 45-60 minutes daily.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Will provide each couple with memory compensation training 5 days per week for 2 weeks, with initial and ending adherence sessions. All sessions will involve 45- 60 minutes of training. The curriculum is described briefly here.

Learning phases. three training stages from learning theory: 1) an acquisition phase in which use of the memory compensation system is learned, 2) an application phase in which a participant is taught to apply to his/her daily life, and 3) an adaptation phase in which a participant practices incorporating into his/her daily life so as to make its use habitual.

Yoga

Will receive a 10 day intervention program (over 2 weeks) consisting of Yoga, Calendar Training, and Support Group.

After the initial two week intervention, there will be an extended period during which participants will continue yoga for 24 weeks. Participants assigned to the yoga intervention will continue to meet with their group and their yoga instructor for one hour per week and will be expected to do at least an additional hour of yoga by themselves every week.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Yoga

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Will use adapted Hatha Yoga where participants sit on armless chairs placed on sticky mats for some asana (poses) and use the chair for support throughout. This adapted Hatha Yoga style is appropriate for older adults including those who have limited mobility, use walkers or are in wheelchairs. The appropriately sequenced yoga practice meets the American College of Sports Medicine recommendation for older adults for muscle strengthening and flexibility. Instructions are modeled for the participants

Support Group (patient and partner)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Journal© as a basis for reminiscence-focused group sessions. Partner: The care partner support group meets separately from the patient group for 45-60 minutes daily.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Will provide each couple with memory compensation training 5 days per week for 2 weeks, with initial and ending adherence sessions. All sessions will involve 45- 60 minutes of training. The curriculum is described briefly here.

Learning phases. three training stages from learning theory: 1) an acquisition phase in which use of the memory compensation system is learned, 2) an application phase in which a participant is taught to apply to his/her daily life, and 3) an adaptation phase in which a participant practices incorporating into his/her daily life so as to make its use habitual.

Wellness Education

Will receive a 10 day intervention program (over 2 weeks) consisting of Wellness Education, Calendar Training and Support Group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Wellness Education

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The education component will involve daily 60-minute group sessions with topics such as Introduction to the Program, Living with MCI, Changes in Roles, Communication and Relationships, Sleep Hygiene, Steps to Healthy Brain Aging, Preventing Dementia, MCI and Depression, Nutrition, Safety and Assistive Technologies, and Participating in Research, Community Resources, Meaning and Purpose, and Joy.

Support Group (patient and partner)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Journal© as a basis for reminiscence-focused group sessions. Partner: The care partner support group meets separately from the patient group for 45-60 minutes daily.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Will provide each couple with memory compensation training 5 days per week for 2 weeks, with initial and ending adherence sessions. All sessions will involve 45- 60 minutes of training. The curriculum is described briefly here.

Learning phases. three training stages from learning theory: 1) an acquisition phase in which use of the memory compensation system is learned, 2) an application phase in which a participant is taught to apply to his/her daily life, and 3) an adaptation phase in which a participant practices incorporating into his/her daily life so as to make its use habitual.

Interventions

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Computerized brain fitness training

Will use the commercially available Posit Science product BrainHQ™ (www.brainhq.com) on tablets (e.g. iPads). Participants will complete 45-60 minutes of training daily in the program.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Yoga

Will use adapted Hatha Yoga where participants sit on armless chairs placed on sticky mats for some asana (poses) and use the chair for support throughout. This adapted Hatha Yoga style is appropriate for older adults including those who have limited mobility, use walkers or are in wheelchairs. The appropriately sequenced yoga practice meets the American College of Sports Medicine recommendation for older adults for muscle strengthening and flexibility. Instructions are modeled for the participants

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Wellness Education

The education component will involve daily 60-minute group sessions with topics such as Introduction to the Program, Living with MCI, Changes in Roles, Communication and Relationships, Sleep Hygiene, Steps to Healthy Brain Aging, Preventing Dementia, MCI and Depression, Nutrition, Safety and Assistive Technologies, and Participating in Research, Community Resources, Meaning and Purpose, and Joy.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Support Group (patient and partner)

Journal© as a basis for reminiscence-focused group sessions. Partner: The care partner support group meets separately from the patient group for 45-60 minutes daily.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Will provide each couple with memory compensation training 5 days per week for 2 weeks, with initial and ending adherence sessions. All sessions will involve 45- 60 minutes of training. The curriculum is described briefly here.

Learning phases. three training stages from learning theory: 1) an acquisition phase in which use of the memory compensation system is learned, 2) an application phase in which a participant is taught to apply to his/her daily life, and 3) an adaptation phase in which a participant practices incorporating into his/her daily life so as to make its use habitual.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Brain Fitness Memory Compensation Training Memory Support System

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Written informed consent for participation. Patient also needs to sign a legally authorized representative (LAR) addendum should MCI patient become incapacitated
2. A diagnosis of amnestic MCI (single domain or multi-domain)
3. A Clinical Dementia Rating scale score of 0 or 0.5
4. At least 50.
5. Either not taking or stable on nootropic(s) and/or pain medication for at least 3 months.
6. Fluent in English.
7. A score of at least 25 on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status for Memory.


1. Written informed consent for participation.
2. At least 21 years of age.
3. A score of at least 32 on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status for Memory.
4. Partner has at least twice-weekly contact with the participant.

Exclusion Criteria

1. MRI contraindications (e.g., ferrous metal in the body, claustrophobia, pregnancy)
2. Physical impairments, language comprehension deficits, or significant hearing disturbances that would limit ability to perform tasks or participation in the intervention.

For the care partners:


1\. Physical impairments, language comprehension deficits, or significant hearing disturbances that would limit ability to perform tasks or participation in the intervention.
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Mayo Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Florida Department of Health

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Florida

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Glenn Smith, Ph. D

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Florida

Locations

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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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De Wit L, O'Shea D, Chandler M, Bhaskar T, Tanner J, Vemuri P, Crook J, Morris M, Smith G. Physical exercise and cognitive engagement outcomes for mild neurocognitive disorder: a group-randomized pilot trial. Trials. 2018 Oct 19;19(1):573. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-2865-3.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 30340619 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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7AZA1

Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT

Identifier Source: secondary_id

9AZ15

Identifier Type: OTHER_GRANT

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IRB201900522

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

OCR21041

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IRB201700004

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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