Adaptive Computerized Working Memory Training in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment. A Randomized Double-Blind Active Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We investigated if a 5-week computerized adaptive working memory training program (Cogmed^®) of 20 to 25 sessions would be effective in improving the working memory capacity and other neuropsychological functions compared to a non-adaptive working memory training program (active-controlled) in adult patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Methods

This randomized double-blinded active control trial included 68 individuals aged 43 to 88 years, 45 men and 23 women, who were diagnosed with MCI at four Memory clinics. The study sample was randomized by block randomization to either adaptive or non-adaptive computerized working memory training. All participants completed the training, and were assessed with a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery

SUBMITTER: Flak MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6473070 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature