Clinical Trial: The Benefits of the Use of the Feuerstein Cognitive Training Method on Cognitive Function in Community-dwelling Older Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: a Pilot Study
Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Benefits of the Use of the Feuerstein Cognitive Training Method on Cognitive Function in Community-dwelling Older Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment: a Pilot Stud
Brief Summary: 15 subjects conforming to inclusion and exclusion criteria with a known clinical diagnosis of MCI and who provide informed consent will undergo cognitive and functional assessment to confirm the diagnosis of MCI. Baseline assessment using the Mindstreams Mild Cognitive Impairment Computerized Assessment Battery will be performed. Subjects will then participate 30 twice weekly meetings of 90 minutes duration each (for a total of 15 weeks). Mindstreams testing will be repeated after 15 sessions and at completion of the study.
Detailed Summary:
The rise in life expectancy in recent decades has resulted in a dramatic increase in the population of older people. This has been associated with a rise in the prevalence of age-associated conditions, particularly cognitive impairment and dementia. The prevalence of dementia in those older than 65 doubles every five years, and reaches a rate of more than 40% at age 85 years. Data from the World Health Organization predict 43 million dementia sufferers globally in the year 2020.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a syndrome comprising cognitive symptoms and impairment beyond population norms based on age and education, without functional loss. MCI represents a risk factor for dementia at a rate of conversion of approximately 12% annually. Thus patients with MCI characterize an important group for possible interventions in preventing further cognitive decline, particularly physical exercise and cognitive training.
The Feuerstein Program The Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (IE) program has been well-established as an effective intervention in other age groups and clinical situations. The method's creator, Professor Reuven Feuerstein, postulated that the thinking process is divided into three major phases - Input, Elaboration and Output - and that in each phase, different mental functions are at work. The quality of thinking depends upon the way the different functions are activated in each of the phases. The IE tools enable the correction or activation of cognitive deficiencies through use of targeted and focused mediation, which conserves and reinforces cognitive ability.
Recently, the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program for the Elderly was developed particularly for older people with cognitive decline.
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Sponsor: Meir Medical Center
Current Primary Outcome: Mindstreams Mild Cognitive Impairment Computerized Assessment Battery [ Time Frame: Change from Baseline Cognitive Function at 15 weeks ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
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Information By: Meir Medical Center
Dates:
Date Received: February 26, 2015
Date Started: December 2015
Date Completion: December 2017
Last Updated: September 13, 2016
Last Verified: September 2016
