Brief Intervention for FCD: A Feasibility Study

Feasibility Pilot Study of a Brief Intervention in Functional Cognitive Disorder

The goal of this study is to learn if a single session intervention for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD) is feasible and acceptable. The main questions it aims to answer are:

What is the impact of a single session intervention on FCD symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life in people with FCD?

What is the feasibility and acceptability of piloting a single session intervention for people with FCD.

Participants will:

• Complete questionnaires about cognitive concerns, anxiety, depression, functional impairment and quality of life
• Visit the clinic for a single session intervention including practicing the Attention Training Technique (ATT)
• Complete 2 telephone calls with a researcher to discuss their use of the intervention and to complete the same questionnaires from their clinic visit, and a questionnaire about their experience of the study and intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 65 or below
• Meet criteria for diagnosis of FCD (criteria include normal MRI results with no neurological diagnosis, and symptoms that are not explained by any other medical condition, performance at routine pre-baseline neuropsychological assessment within the service)
• Not taking part in any other intervention study or trial

Exclusion Criteria:

• Aged above 65 years
• Lack capacity to consent
• MRI results not in normal range
• Neurological diagnosis
• Indication of severe low mood or depression (from clinical interview, routine measures)
• Taking part in any other intervention study or trial