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Working Memory Training for People Aging With HIV

CompletedEARLY_Phase 1

Sponsor: Northeastern University

Conditions: Cognitive Change

Interventions: Span

Countries: United States

The present study investigates the feasibility of working memory training in people aging with HIV (PAWHIV). In a cross-over design this stage 1 feasibility trial, will evaluate acceptability, and estimate possible effect sizes related to working memory training by examining potential differential effects in PAWHIV and those aging without HIV. This project highlights the importance of tailored cognitive assessments and interventions, engaging with underrepresented communities to enhance inclusivity in cognitive health research.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 50 Years to 85 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* 50-85 years of age
* Able to understand and speak English and follow study procedures
* Does not have a psychological or neurological condition that would prevent being able to give consent to participate
* Not currently involved in any other cognitive or memory training studies

Exclusion Criteria:

* Formal diagnosis of dementia or other neurological disease, including Mild cognitive impairment.
* A final total score below 17 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind (telephone) version.
* Score of 10 or more on the Generalized Anxiety Questionnaire (GAD7; Spitzer et al., 2006, Archives of Internal Medicine), indicating presence of moderate or severe anxiety
* Score of 9 or more on Geriatric depression scale (GDS15; Yesavage et al., 1982) indicating presence of moderate or severe depression
* Abnormal visual acuity prohibitive of tablet-based training.
* Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures.
* Medical illness requiring treatment and/or significant absences during the study timeline.
* Current evidence or 2-yr history of seizures, focal brain lesion, or head injury with loss of consciousness.
* Current alcohol consumption exceeds 14 drinks per week.
* Self-reported illicit drug use.

Locations (1)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States