N/A N=38 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Cognitive Ability Training in Seniors

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2024

Primary outcome: Primary: Neuropsychological Performance in Neuropsychological Test: Verbal Learning Memory Test (VLMT) — 57.2; 57.2 score on a scale — p=0.74

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Verum tDCS (Device); Sham tDCS (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital
Primary completion: Oct 2016

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

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.

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

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