Working Memory Training in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether a special memory training program, called CogMed, can help people with early memory problems. The Investigators want to see if this training improves memory and also helps reduce stress. The Investigators also want to see if CogMed results in changes to a blood biomarker called p-Tau 217, which possibly indicate Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Interventions

• CogMed · OTHER

  CogMed which is a computerized working memory training program developed by Karolinska University.

Published eligibility criteria

Verbatim from the registry. Only the site can decide how these apply to a specific patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female outpatients ages ≥ 50 years;
2. Meet Mayo Clinic Criteria for MCI. (Patients with mild cognitive impairment)
3. Access to the internet through computer
4. A proficiency in speaking and reading English or having a family member who is proficient in reading and speaking English and is willing to serve as a translator.
5. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to comply with study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score less than 19 or patients diagnosed with moderate or severe dementia by a clinician.
2. In the opinion of the investigator, participation would not be in the best interest of the subject.

Sites (1)

• Barrow Neurological Institute, Division of Alzheimer's Disease, Phoenix, Arizona · RECRUITING