NCT00094731

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether classes on memory training will help older adults to improve or maintain their daily activities.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
260

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2001

Longer than P75 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2001

Completed
3.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 21, 2004

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 22, 2004

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

December 11, 2009

Status Verified

February 1, 2006

Enrollment Period

4.9 years

First QC Date

October 21, 2004

Last Update Submit

December 9, 2009

Conditions

Aging

Keywords

AgingMemoryMental RecallMental Processes

Interventions

Memory TrainingPROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Age65 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Reside in Austin, Texas or Travis County
  • African, Caucasian, or Hispanic heritage
  • Fluent in reading and speaking English
  • Mini Mental Exam scores of 23-30
  • Pass executive function test
  • Adequate hearing and vision to enable participation in classroom learning
  • Free of Alzheimer's disease or other conditions (e.g., certain cancers) likely to result in mortality before study completion

You may not qualify if:

  • Under 65
  • Score less than 23 on MMSE
  • Fail the executive function tests
  • Severe sensory losses, hearing or vision, that would prohibit testing or participation
  • self-report a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other conditions (e.g., certain cancers) likely to result in mortality before study completion

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing

Austin, Texas, 78701, United States

Location

Related Publications (8)

  • McDougall GJ, Montgomery KS, Eddy N, Jackson E, Nelson E, Stark T, Thomsen C. Aging memory self-efficacy: elders share their thoughts and experience. Geriatr Nurs. 2003 May-Jun;24(3):162-8. doi: 10.1067/mgn.2003.43.

    PMID: 12813430BACKGROUND

  • McDougall GJ. Memory improvement in octogenarians. Appl Nurs Res. 2002 Feb;15(1):2-10. doi: 10.1053/apnr.2002.29518.

    PMID: 11840404BACKGROUND

  • McDougall GJ. I remember that! Building memory confidence in the elderly. Reflect Nurs Leadersh. 2001;27(1):23-5, 45. No abstract available.

    PMID: 11987351BACKGROUND

  • Zimmerman T, McDougall GJ Jr, Becker H. Older women's cognitive and affective response to moderate drinking. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2004 Nov;19(11):1095-102. doi: 10.1002/gps.1216.

    PMID: 15481070BACKGROUND

  • Austin-Wells V, Zimmerman T, McDougall GJ. ANOPTIMAL DELIVERYFORMATFORPRESENTATIONS TARGETINGOLDER ADULTS. Educ Gerontol. 2003;29(6):493-501. doi: 10.1080/713844396.

    PMID: 18841248BACKGROUND

  • McDougall GJ, Becker H, Acee TW, Vaughan PW, Delville CL. Symptom management of affective and cognitive disturbance with a group of cancer survivors. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2011 Feb;25(1):24-35. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2010.05.004. Epub 2010 Jul 23.

    PMID: 21251599DERIVED

  • McDougall GJ Jr, Becker H, Pituch K, Acee TW, Vaughan PW, Delville CL. The SeniorWISE study: improving everyday memory in older adults. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2010 Oct;24(5):291-306. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2009.11.001. Epub 2010 Jan 15.

    PMID: 20851321DERIVED

  • McDougall GJ Jr, Becker H, Pituch K, Acee TW, Vaughan PW, Delville CL. Differential benefits of memory training for minority older adults in the SeniorWISE study. Gerontologist. 2010 Oct;50(5):632-45. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnq017. Epub 2010 Mar 4.

    PMID: 20203096DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Cognitive Training

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurological RehabilitationRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Graham McDougall, PhD, RN

    University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 21, 2004

First Posted

October 22, 2004

Study Start

March 1, 2001

Primary Completion

February 1, 2006

Study Completion

February 1, 2006

Last Updated

December 11, 2009

Record last verified: 2006-02

Locations

US(1)