NCT02559700

Brief Summary

This study is an open trial investigating the long-term use of an online brain training programme for adults over 50. It will determine whether there is sustained benefit to cognition, and whether this group can be engaged in this form of intervention over a period of 12 months.

Trial Health

100
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
4,387

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2015

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 23, 2015

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 24, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2015

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2018

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

November 7, 2019

Status Verified

October 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

September 23, 2015

Last Update Submit

November 5, 2019

Conditions

DementiaMild Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Healthy Ageing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in reasoning ability as measured by the Baddeley Grammatical Reasoning

    12 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Change in visual memory and learning as measured by the Paired Associate Learning Test

    12 months

  • Change in reaction time as measured by the Simple and Choice Reaction Test

    12 months

  • Change in spatial working memory as measured by the Spatial Working Memory Test

    12 months

  • Change in ability to complete day-to-day activities as measured by the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale (part of the Home Care Minimum Dataset)

    12 months

Study Arms (1)

Brain training programme

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will complete a package of online brain training games focusing on reasoning and problem solving. The intervention will be accessed via a computer. There is no minimum or maximum dosage but participants will be recommended to complete the intervention five times a week. The package takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, depending on individual performance.

Behavioral: Brain training programme

Interventions

Brain training programmeBEHAVIORAL

An online package of brain training programmes

Brain training programme

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years - 110 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Over 50,
  • Have access to a computer and the internet
  • Registered as a participant on the PROTECT website

You may not qualify if:

  • Established diagnosis of dementia

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DementiaCognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersCognition Disorders

Study Officials

  • Anne Corbett, PhD

    King's College London

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 23, 2015

First Posted

September 24, 2015

Study Start

November 1, 2015

Primary Completion

March 31, 2018

Study Completion

March 31, 2019

Last Updated

November 7, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-10