Protocol for a randomised controlled trial to improve cognitive functioning in older adults: the Iowa Healthy and Active Minds Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Gradual age-related cognitive deteriorations are common and are hypothesised to be partially attributable to declines in information-processing speed. The Iowa Healthy and Active Minds Study will evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of a computerised visual processing speed training programme (Road Tour, Posit Science Corporation, San Francisco, California).

Methods and analysis

Using a 3:3:4:4 ratio within two age strata (50-64 vs ≥ 65 years old), 681 men and women attending family care clinics were randomised to four treatment groups: 10 h of on-site Road Tour training, 10 h of on-site Road Tour training with 4 h of booster training at 11 months postrandomisation, 10 h of on-site attention control using computerised crossword puzzles (Boatload of Crosswords,

SUBMITTER: Wolinsky FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3191599 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature