Effects of Brain Training Games on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in MCI

NCT06437704 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Lylas Ali
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study aims to determine the effects of brain training games on cognitive function and Quality of life among older adults with MCI.

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Keywords

Cognition; Aging; Quality of life; Brain training games

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale

  Brief cognitive function assessment is done using MoCA Questionnaire which consist of 12 items, that is to say visuospatial, executive functioning, short-term memory, attention or concentration, working memory, language, and lastly orientation. The total score of this Questionnaire is 30. As per grading system, the score of 26 to 30 represent normal cognition, score of 18 to 25 denotes mild cognitive impairment and score of 10-17 signifies moderate cognitive impairment. Lastly, score of less than 10 embodies severe cognitive impairment. The inter-rater reliability or ICC value is 0.96 (95% CI: 0.91-0.98). Cronbach's alpha is 0.79 and AUC of 0.89 (95% CI: 0.83-0.95).

  6 weeks

• Trail Making Test A and B

  Trail making test is a brief paper and pencil test used to screen for any cognitive impairment with the test scored by how long does it takes for a person to complete it. In part A of the test, the patient draw lines to join numbered circles from 1-to 25, connecting them in ascending order. The average score for completing this test is 29 seconds, whereas the rule of thumb suggests a typical score of 90 seconds. A score of greater than 78 seconds indicates deficiency. In part B of the test, the patient connect the circles alternating between numbers from 1 to 13 and letters from A to L. The average score is 75 seconds, with score of greater than 273 seconds representing deficiency. The rule of thumb for this test is a typical score of 3 minutes. The retest reliability for part A is between 0.76 and 0.89 and for part B it lies between 0.86 and 0.94. The Cronbach's alpha for this neuropsychological test is 0.90.

  6 weeks

• World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHO-QOL BREF) Questionnaire:

  WHO-QOL BREIF questionnaire is a 26 items tool for measuring quality of life. It address four domains of quality of life which includes physical health comprising of 7 items, psychological health having 6 items, social relationships 3 items, and environmental health encompassing 8 items; it also contains QOL and general health items. Each item in the questionnaire is scored on a 5 point ordinal scale; from 1 to 5.The scores are then transformed linearly to a 0 to 100 scale where 0 score represents the worst of health and maximum score of 100 indicates best possible state of health. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for this questionnaire is 0.86 and the ICC value is 0.74. The CVI score is within the range of 0.78 to 1.00

  6 weeks

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ);

  IPAQ is a self-reported tool for the assessment of level of physical activity. It evaluates the duration of physical activity in the last 7 days in the domains of job related physical activity, transportation , house chores and house maintenance, caring for family, recreational activities, sport, and leisure-time physical activity as well as time spent sitting. The score is recorded in the form of MET minutes. The total minutes per week spent on each activity type, that is walking (3.3 METs), doing moderate (4.0 METs) or vigorous physical activity (8.0 METs) are calculated and converted into MET-minutes. The sum of total MET-minutes for each activity determine the level of total physical activity. The questionnaire has an excellent test-retest reliability for physical activity (ICC = 0.84-1.00) as well as an exceptional concurrent validity: ρ = 0.71

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Brain training game (Lumosity)

Other: Brain training game Lumosity

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Simulation game (Simcity buildit)

Other: Simulation game simcity buildit

Interventions

Brain training game Lumosity OTHER

. Group A, the experimental group will be trained using five selected games i.e. Speed Match, Memory Matrix, Tidal treasure, Ebb and Flow and Lost in Migration from Lumosity for a period of 30 sessions , 30 min/ day over the span of 6 weeks.

Experimental

Simulation game simcity buildit OTHER

Group B, the active control will be trained for the same number of sessions using a simulation game, SimCity Build it, for a period of 30 sessions , 30 min/ day over the span of 6 weeks.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Older adults of age \>50 years and above
• Both male and female
• Education level matriculation at least
• Mild cognitive impairment ( MOCA score of 18-25)
• Active independent individuals with normal hearing and normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

You may not qualify if:

• Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
• Diagnosed case of dementia, depression or other mental issues.
• Current plans to move to another city.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah International University, Gulberg Green Campus

Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition Disorders; Neurocognitive Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Arshad Nawaz Malik, PhD

  Riphah International University Islamabad

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Arshad Nawaz Malik, PhD

CONTACT

03334503754; arshad.nawaz@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 26, 2024
• First Posted: May 31, 2024
• Study Start: May 16, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 16, 2024
• Study Completion: October 16, 2024
• Last Updated: May 31, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)