Effect of Technology on Cognitive Function in Elderly

NCT06378606 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004907
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Cognitive technology therapies, including interactive video gaming, computer soft wares and mobile technology, have been used to implement cognitive training and rehabilitation programs. Potential advantages to using technology-based interventions include enhanced accessibility and cost-effectiveness, providing a user experience to be good communicator, immersive and comprehensive.

Conditions

Cognitive Impairment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cognitive functions assessment

  Cognitive function : It was assessed by rehacom software and Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) which are a highly sensitive and specific screening tool for patients with impaired cognitive function. 1- Rehacom software screening: 9 screening modules detect cognitive functions: 4Attention, 2memory, 1logical reasoning and 2 visual field. Montreal test is a short in duration (10- 15 min) 30-point screening test that measures a number of cognitive domains such as visuospatial abilities, executive function, short-term memory, attention/concentration, language, abstract thinking, and orientation. . Patients with MoCA scores of less than 26 are considered cognitively impaired Arabic version was used

  1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Quality of life survey

  1 year

Study Arms (3)

group A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

(Therapy group) It will include subjects that will receive computer based cognitive therapy sessions training. omega 3 supplement .

Behavioral: cognitive therapy

Group B

EXPERIMENTAL

(Smartphone group) It will include subjects that will receive home program training by using their smartphones cognitive applications . omega 3 supplement .

Behavioral: cognitive therapy

group c

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

It won't receive interventions. only omega 3 supplement

Behavioral: cognitive therapy

Interventions

cognitive therapy BEHAVIORAL

intervention : group A: recive computer cognitive traing by rehacom system and omega 3 supplement . group B: recive smart phone cognitive application and omega 3 supplement . group c recive omega 3 supplement only.

Also known as: cognitive training

Group B; group A; group c

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

• Major Cardiovascular events , such as Stroke or Myocardial infraction in past three months.
• Alzheimer's disease.
• Sever cognitive dementia.
• Sever hearing difficulty or visual disturbance.
• Brain injury.
• Limitation in communications.
• Chronic kidney diseases.
• Liver diseases.
• Low or high educated.
• Uncontrolled diabetic patients.
• Thyroid disturbance.
• Mental and psychological instability .

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nourhan Hesham Ali: lead
• Cairo University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Nour Ali

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12511, Egypt

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Training

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior Therapy; Psychotherapy; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Neurological Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

• ahmed mahdi ahmed

  Cairo University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

nourhan hisham ali

CONTACT

01156860154; nourheshame854@gmail.com

kareem adel mohamed

CONTACT

01068908618; Adelkareem302@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: The aim of study is to find the effects of screen based cognitive therapy on mild dementia in elderly .
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: physiotherapist /Nourhan Hisham Ali

Model Details: The aim of study is to find the effects of screen based cognitive therapy on mild dementia in elderly .

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 25, 2024
• First Posted: April 22, 2024
• Study Start: July 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2024
• Study Completion: June 1, 2024
• Last Updated: April 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

Locations

EG (1)