NCT01236664

Brief Summary

With the aging of the Canadian population, older workers are accounting for more and more of the working-age population. Despite recent interest in cognitive training, there are currently no validated programs that specifically target individuals in the work force. The investigators will conduct a small-scale randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of the previously developed Memory at Work program. The investigators will recruit 60 individuals and randomly assign them to the active intervention or a control intervention. The investigators will examine outcomes related to knowledge, behavioral change, self-efficacy, objective memory, and workplace productivity. The investigators expect larger improvements on these measures in the active relative to the control group.

Trial Health

30
At Risk

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Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2012

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
withdrawn

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 8, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 9, 2010

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2012

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

October 12, 2011

Status Verified

October 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

November 8, 2010

Last Update Submit

October 11, 2011

Conditions

Cognition - OtherAgeing

Keywords

memory trainingmnemonicscognitionwork

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Memory related knowledge and behaviour

    6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Improved workplace productivity

    6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Memory Training

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Memory training

Control workshop

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Behavioral: Control Workshop

Interventions

Memory trainingBEHAVIORAL

The Memory at Work program is a 4-hour classroom-based workshop that is led by a professional trainer. The format of the program is experiential, with a heavy focus on discussion, self-discovery, and hands-on use of trained skills. Specific memory compensation techniques are trained. Training consists of an explanation of each technique (i.e., how and when to use it, the science behind the technique) and ample opportunities for hands-on use of the strategies.

Also known as: Memory at Work Program
Memory Training
Control WorkshopBEHAVIORAL

The control workshop consists of a 4-hour program that will train techniques for successfully completing Sudoku, word, and logic puzzles. Like the experimental intervention, the control workshop will be engaging and challenging, and will involve a combination of individual and group activities.

Control workshop

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Currently employed
  • Between ages 30-65
  • Fluent in English language

You may not qualify if:

  • A severe head injury, epilepsy or other neurological disorder
  • Currently unemployed
  • Evidence of significant psychiatric disorder/use of psychotropic medications
  • Evidence of substance abuse

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Baycrest

Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2E1, Canada

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Troyer AK, Murphy KJ, Anderson ND, Moscovitch M, Craik FI. Changing everyday memory behaviour in amnestic mild cognitive impairment: a randomised controlled trial. Neuropsychol Rehabil. 2008 Jan;18(1):65-88. doi: 10.1080/09602010701409684.

    PMID: 17943615BACKGROUND

  • Troyer AK, Hafliger A, Cadieux MJ, Craik FI. Name and face learning in older adults: effects of level of processing, self-generation, and intention to learn. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2006 Mar;61(2):P67-74. doi: 10.1093/geronb/61.2.p67.

    PMID: 16497956BACKGROUND

  • Troyer AK, Rich JB. Psychometric properties of a new metamemory questionnaire for older adults. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2002 Jan;57(1):P19-27. doi: 10.1093/geronb/57.1.p19.

    PMID: 11773220BACKGROUND

  • Troyer AK. Improving memory knowledge, satisfaction, and functioning via an education and intervention program for older adults. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition 8, 256-268, 2001.

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Cognitive Training

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

  • Angela K. Troyer, PhD

    Baycrest

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Kelly J Murphy, PhD

    Baycrest

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
0

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 8, 2010

First Posted

November 9, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2012

Primary Completion

January 1, 2013

Study Completion

January 1, 2013

Last Updated

October 12, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-10

Locations

CA(1)