Cogmed for Working Memory After TBI
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 9 - 59 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2013 |
| End Date: | January 2017 |
| Contact: | Julia Coyne, Ph.D. |
| Email: | jcoyne@kesslerfoundation.org |
| Phone: | 973-324-8448 |
Applying Cogmed to Improve Working Memory Abilities After Traumatic Brain Injury
This study will examine a cognitive rehabilitation protocol targeted at working memory
deficits for adults and children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this randomized
clinical trial, the efficacy of Cogmed, a cognitive rehabilitation protocol designed to
improve working memory, will be examined in children with TBI. Neuropsychological and daily
life functioning will be measured. Participants will be children (N=20) and adults (N=20)
with a documented history of TBI. Participants will be randomized to a treatment group or a
wait list control group. The Experimental Group will receive the Cogmed working memory
training program 30-40 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks for a total training time
of approximately 15 hours. The Control Group will be a wait list control group that will
cross over into treatment after the follow-up assessment. All subjects will undergo repeat
assessments following completion of the working memory training protocol after the 7th week
and again at 13 weeks to document changes in working memory performance.
deficits for adults and children with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). In this randomized
clinical trial, the efficacy of Cogmed, a cognitive rehabilitation protocol designed to
improve working memory, will be examined in children with TBI. Neuropsychological and daily
life functioning will be measured. Participants will be children (N=20) and adults (N=20)
with a documented history of TBI. Participants will be randomized to a treatment group or a
wait list control group. The Experimental Group will receive the Cogmed working memory
training program 30-40 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 5 weeks for a total training time
of approximately 15 hours. The Control Group will be a wait list control group that will
cross over into treatment after the follow-up assessment. All subjects will undergo repeat
assessments following completion of the working memory training protocol after the 7th week
and again at 13 weeks to document changes in working memory performance.
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of Traumatic Brain Injury
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of other neurological conditions
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