Subjective Memory Complaints, Objective Memory Performance and Cognitive Training

Study of Subjective Memory Complaints, Objective Memory Performance and Cognitive Training in Patients With Complex Symptom Disorders

The aim of this study is to examine if repetitive computerized cognitive training improves working memory in patients who are on sick leave due to complex symptom disorders (chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression and or sleep disorders), and whether effects of cognitive control training transfer to other tasks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• on sick leave due to complex symptom disorders: chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression and/or sleep disorders
• on sick leave for at least eight weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe mental disorder
• acute psychosis
• ongoing manic episode
• suicidal ideation
• ongoing abuse of alcohol or any other substance.
• not able to communicate in Norwegian