A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Types of Memory Training Programs in People With a Diagnosis of Mental Illness.
This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified October 2012 by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Sponsor:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Bruno Losier, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01708200
First received: October 10, 2012
Last updated: October 15, 2012
Last verified: October 2012
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Purpose
This study will compare the effectiveness of a psychoeducational memory program versus a computerized memory program in individuals with mental illness. Although improvements are expected with both form of interventions, we do not know which will provide maximal benefit in this population.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Memory Impairment |
Other: Memory Intervention |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Types of Cognitive Training Interventions Administered to Individuals With a Diagnosis of a Mental Health Condition. |
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Further study details as provided by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Declarative Memory Measure - Hopkins Verbal Learning Test [ Time Frame: Participants will be asked to complete this measure prior to the start of the intervention and again at the completion of the intervention (i.e., interval of 5 weeks between pre and post measurements). ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Individuals participating in either protocol (i.e., top-down or bottom-up) will complete the memory measure before the commencement of the treatment and again at the end of treatment.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Mood Measure - Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1993) [ Time Frame: Participants will be asked to complete this measure prior to the start of the intervention and again at the completion of the intervention (i.e., interval of 5 weeks between pre and post measurements). ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Other Outcome Measures:
- Functional - Multifactorial Metamemory Questionnaire (Troyer & Rich, 2011) [ Time Frame: Participants will be asked to complete this measure prior to the start of the intervention and again at the completion of the intervention (i.e., interval of 5 weeks between pre and post measurements). ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 76 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2012 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 2015 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | October 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Memory Intervention
Two types of memory protocols (psychoeducational vs computerized) will be compared in a population of individuals with mental illness.
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Other: Memory Intervention
A comparison of two type of memory intervention protocols; a psychoeducational/intervention protocol versus a computerized memory protocol in a population of individuals with mental illness.
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Detailed Description:
The aim of the current study is to compare two memory strategies, a top-down (i.e., educational and interventional)protocol vs. a bottom-up (computerized)protocol, in a population of individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Performance on ecologically validated memory tasks will be measured before and after each intervention protocol. Improvements are expected following each protocol. However, there is no evidence available to support added benefits from one protocol over another. As such, the current study will endeavour to contrast the two intervention types (top-down vs. bottom-up) to determine which, if any, provides maximal benefit.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Memory impairment equivalent to 1.5 std. dev. below average for age
- Speak and read English fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
- Older than 65 years of age
- Significant visual impairment (e.g., cataracts, macular degeneration)
- Motor impairment (e.g., hemiplegia on dominant side)
- Diagnosis of Dementia
- Alcohol and/or substance abuse (in past 3 months)
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01708200
Contacts
| Contact: Bruno J Losier, Ph.D. | (905) 522-1155 ext 35592 | losierb@stjoes.ca |
| Contact: Michele Bridge | (905) 522-1155 ext 36371 |
Locations
| Canada, Ontario | |
| St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton | Not yet recruiting |
| Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 3K7 | |
| Principal Investigator: Bruno J Losier, Ph.D. | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Bruno J Losier, Ph.D. | St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton |
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Bruno Losier, Clinical Neuropsychologist, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01708200 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | R.P. #12-3749, SJHH |
| Study First Received: | October 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated: | October 15, 2012 |
| Health Authority: | Canada: Ministry of Health & Long Term Care, Ontario |
Keywords provided by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton:
|
Memory Intervention Computerized Psychoeducational Mental Illness |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Mental Disorders Memory Disorders Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
Neurologic Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 17, 2013