Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study will provide cognitive screenings for seniors age 50 and older. It will also investigate the benefits of two different cognitive training programs for seniors who have lower baseline performance on memory and/or gist reasoning tests.

Detailed Description
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This study consists of two parts which includes cognitive screening and cognitive training. Participants will initially participate in the cognitive screening portion of the study. If qualified, participants will participate in the cognitive training portion of this study which includes additional cognitive communication, neuropsychological testing, and EEG.

Official Title
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Cognitive Screening and Cognitive Training in Seniors

Conditions
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Mild Cognitive Impairment

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training
* Behavioral: Brain Health Workshop


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Cognitive complaints in the absence of dementia Participate in tasks involving motor abilities such as use of at least one arm and hand Read, speak, and comprehend English At least 50 years of age Comprehend simple instructions, perform tasks, and take part in intervention Exclusion Criteria: Not proficient in reading,comprehending, and speaking English History of learning disability, stroke, cognitive impairment, major psychiatric illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 50 Years
Maximum Age: 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: SMART Training<br>This group will receive the Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART) program, twice a week for four weeks. | Behavioral: Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training<br>* SMART teaches strategies to improve the ability to process information.<br>* Other names: SMART;|
| Active Comparator: Health<br>This group will receive the Brain Health Workshop educational program, twice a week for four weeks. | Behavioral: Brain Health Workshop<br>* Brain Health Workshop provides information about brain health in a seminar format. Topics include: sleep, nutrition, and exercise.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Improvement in memory or thinking after brain training | To examine short-term effects of treatment on cognition using neuropsychological measures | beginning (0 weeks) to end (4 weeks) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measures changes in brain wave activity | Electrophysiological responses will be recorded using event related potential to monitor responses to yes/no stimuli. | beginning (0 weeks) and end (4 weeks) |