The aim of this study is to examine if repetitive computerized cognitive training improves working memory in patients who are on sick leave due to complex symptom disorders (chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression and or sleep disorders), and whether effects of cognitive control training transfer to other tasks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
54
NKSS Nasjonal kompetansetjeneste for sammensatte symptomlidelser
Trondheim, Norway
Working memory capacity
Objective memory performance as assessed by a sample of neuropsychological tests from Cambridge Cognition - Cantab tests (Spatial Working Memory (SWM), One Touch Stockings of Cambridge (OTS), Stop Signal Task (SST)) Including Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT).
Time frame: 7 weeks
Subjective memory complaints (SMC)
Subjective memory complaints (SMC) are measured by a self-report questionnaire "The Everyday Memory Questionnaire" We estimate prevalence of subjective memory complaints and examine the correspondence between SMC and symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue and chronic pain.
Time frame: 7 weeks
Transfer to inhibition
Transfer to inhibition is demonstrated by significantly reduced Stop Signal Reaction Time on The Stop Signal Task
Time frame: 7 weeks
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