Brain structural changes after multi-strategic metamemory training in older adults with subjective memory complaints: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metamemory is the process of monitoring and controlling one's memory. Improving metamemory may reduce the memory problem in old age. We hypothesized that metamemory training (MMT) would improve cognition in older adults with subjective memory complaints and change the brain region related to metacognition.

Method

We recruited and randomized older adults to the multi-strategic memory training of 10 weekly 90-min sessions, based on the metamemory concept or usual care. Cognitive tests including the Elderly Verbal Learning Test, Simple Rey Figure Test, Digit Span, Spatial Span, Categorical Fluency, and the Boston Naming Test were done in 201 participants, together with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 49 participants before and after training.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Youn JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6520300 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature