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| Name | Class |
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| University of Ottawa | OTHER |
Cognitive training has emerged as a promising method to maintain, enhance, and rehabilitate cognitive function in older adults and individuals with dementia. In recent years, such training has become particularly appealing in the clinical context, with many paradigms aimed specifically at adults experiencing various stages of cognitive decline due to Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementias. However, basic questions remain. For example, uncertainty persists regarding factors that influence observed improvements as well as the conditions that would maximize transfer and sustainability of training effects. The objective of this study is to evaluate factors that may maximize the benefits of computerized cognitive training in older adults.
The study involves 25 sessions of an adaptive cognitive training program, completed over 5 weeks. Pre and post training assessments will evaluate any near and far transfer effects of training.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Computerized cognitive training | Experimental | Series of gamified tasks. |
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| Computerized game training | Placebo Comparator | Series of gamified tasks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Computerized cognitive training | Other |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in ratings on cognitive training survey | This survey aims to assess participant perceptions on cognitive training, and includes a series of related questions, rated on a scale of 1-7. | Baseline, week 5 |
| Change in neural activity | We will measure resting state as well as task-related EEG responses to determine the effects of cognitive training at the neural level. | Baseline, week 5 |
| Change in performance on neuropsychological tests | Using a set of standard neuropsychological evaluations, we will measure changes in attention, memory, and executive function following cognitive training. | Baseline, week 5 |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in ratings of psychological wellbeing | We will use standardized questionnaires to assess quality of life, in order to measure the influence of cognitive training on factors related to wellbeing. | Baseline, week 5 |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Patrick Davidson, PhD | University of Ottawa | Principal Investigator |
| Sheida Rabipour, MSc | University of Ottawa | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Bruyere Continuing Care | Ottawa | Ontario | K1N 5C8 | Canada |
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| Dr. Patrick Davison | View source |
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| ID | Term |
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| D060825 | Cognitive Dysfunction |
| D000544 | Alzheimer Disease |
| ID | Term |
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| D003072 | Cognition Disorders |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D003704 | Dementia |
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| Computerized games |
| Other |
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| D001927 |
| Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D024801 | Tauopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |