N/A
Completed N=38
Cognitive Ability Training in Seniors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02587338 ↗Enrolled (actual)
38
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2024
Primary outcomePrimary: Neuropsychological Performance in Neuropsychological Test: Verbal Learning Memory Test (VLMT) — 57.2; 57.2 score on a scale — p=0.74
Summary
This study investigates the beneficial effects of prefrontal brain stimulation (with transcranial direct current stimulation [tDCS]) during working memory training in seniors with subjective memory impairments.The placebo-controlled double blinded study includes 50 elderly probands which were randomized into verum or sham tDCS.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Neuropsychological Performance in Neuropsychological Test: Verbal Learning Memory Test (VLMT) |
57.2; 57.2 | 0.74 |
| SECONDARY Brain Activation Measured With Near-infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) During the Semantic Condition of the Verbal Fluency Task (VFT) |
-12.43; -3.68 | 0.062 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- native german speaker
- between 60-70 years old
- subjective memory impairment
Exclusion Criteria
- psychiatric, neurological diseases
- uncorrected hearing or vision deficits
- actual psychopharmaco intake
- metal parts in the head
- medical electronical implants
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02587338). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.