The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a memory retraining program and a processing speed program in a spinal cord injured (SCI) population. The study is designed to research how well different types of techniques can help people with SCI improve in areas where they might have difficulties such as memory or processing speed, (time it takes to process information provided).
The objectives of the currently proposed randomized clinical trial are to (1) apply a treatment protocol for Processing Speed and Learning and memory impairments, well-validated in other neurological populations, to individuals with SCI with objectively observable deficits in these areas and document efficacy on standard neuropsychological testing; (2) assess the effectiveness of the interventions in persons with SCI utilizing global measures of everyday life; (3) evaluate the long-term benefit of treatment. Prior to enrollment in the study protocol, all potential subjects will undergo a 2-part screening: (1) an initial screening examination via telephone during which basic information will be gathered and (2) a detailed, in-person screening that will be completed on if the subject passes the initial screen. Individuals must meet full screening criteria to be eligible for participation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
104
Memory training twice a week for 5 weeks.
Placebo Memory training twice a week for 5 weeks
Speed training twice a week for 5 weeks.
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
California Verbal Learning Test
California Verbal Learning TestPerformance on a memory test using the
Time frame: Assessments will look at change over 6 weeks of treatment and 3 months after completion
SCI Quality of Life Scale
Reports on emotional functioning, memory functioning and quality of life using the SCI Quality of Life Scale, which measures all of these constructs. DVs will be the depression subscale (range: 0-40; lower score is better) and cognitive subscale (range:0-40; higher score is better).
Time frame: Assessments will look at change over 6 weeks of treatment and 3 months after completion
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Placebo Speed training twice a week for 5 weeks.