NCT03836963

Brief Summary

This study will examine the feasibility of an at-home cognitive training program that incorporates both memory training and online computerized cognitive training (CCT) software. Data will also be collected to determine if this program improves thinking and memory as well as everyday function. The hypothesis is that memory and cognitive training combined , compared to memory training alone or will lead to greater improvements in cognitive performance and daily function.

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2020

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 28, 2019

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 11, 2019

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 27, 2020

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 30, 2022

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

July 22, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

July 22, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

January 28, 2019

Results QC Date

March 21, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 21, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

Parkinson's diseasecognitioncognitive trainingprospective memoryexecutive function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in NIH Sponsored Executive Abilities: Measures and Instruments for Neurobehavioral Evaluation and Research (NIH-EXAMINER) Executive Composite Score

    The NIH-EXAMINER has an established 3-factor model defined by (1) cognitive control, (2) working memory (3) fluency. A confirmatory factor analysis indicates these 3-factors load on to 1-factor: executive composite score. Seven tests in the NIH-EXAMINER is used to compute the composite score. -3 and +3 are the minimum and maximum values. Higher scores indicated better performance.

    week 0 (before intervention begins), 8 weeks

Study Arms (3)

cognitive and memory strategy training

EXPERIMENTAL

The cognitive training will include 4 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Each session will take 30min. Total hours of training is 16 hours. For memory strategy training, strategies will be performed daily; this will take only a few minutes a day to accomplish.

Behavioral: cognitive trainingBehavioral: memory strategy training

cognitive and memory strategy control training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The cognitive training will include 4 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Each session will take 30min. Total hours of training is 16 hours. For the active control of memory strategy training, strategies will be performed daily; this will take only a few minutes a day to accomplish.

Behavioral: cognitive trainingBehavioral: memory strategy training

active control for cognitive and memory strategy training

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The cognitive training will include 4 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Each session will take 30min. Total hours of training is 16 hours. For the active control of memory strategy training, strategies will be performed daily; this will take only a few minutes a day to accomplish.

Behavioral: active control cognitive trainingBehavioral: memory strategy training

Interventions

Cognitive training consists of a set of computerize games played on an iPad at home. Training will include 4 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Each session will take 30min. Total hours of training is 16 hours.

cognitive and memory strategy control trainingcognitive and memory strategy training

The active control consists of a set of computerized games played on an iPad. Training will include 4 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Each session will take 30min. Total hours of training is 16 hours.

active control for cognitive and memory strategy training

the participant's prospective memory strategies will be developed with researchers. Participants will be engage in the strategies daily; this will take only a few minutes a day to accomplish.

cognitive and memory strategy training

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Veterans who seek services at Hines VA Hospital
  • Diagnosis of PD as determined by the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Diagnostic Criteria
  • Meet criteria for having mild cognitive impairment
  • Receiving stable (i.e., no changes in medication and medication dose) medication and who are expected to remain on stable medication for the duration of the RCT
  • years or older
  • Speak and read English

You may not qualify if:

  • Dementia
  • Failure to demonstrate decision making capacity
  • Cholinesterase inhibitor medication
  • History of deep brain stimulation surgery
  • Severe depression
  • Severe anxiety
  • Severe apathy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Parkinson DiseaseCognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Cognitive Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Parkinsonian DisordersBasal Ganglia DiseasesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesMovement DisordersSynucleinopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesCognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Results Point of Contact

Title
Sandra Kletzel
Organization
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Study Officials

  • Sandra L. Kletzel, PhD BA

    Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: randomized control trial. three arms to the study
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 28, 2019

First Posted

February 11, 2019

Study Start

January 27, 2020

Primary Completion

October 1, 2022

Study Completion

December 30, 2022

Last Updated

July 22, 2024

Results First Posted

July 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Raw and/or normalized data will be made available in the form of Excel files.

Time Frame
Final data sets will be made available as per Hines VA Hospital local policy for long term storage and access until enterprise-level resources become available.
Access Criteria
These data will be available upon request by researchers and scientists in accordance with federal guidelines and Hines local policy.

Locations