An Observational Study of Lumosity in Seniors
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Healthy Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 55 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2015 |
| End Date: | May 2016 |
| Contact: | Elisabeth Cordell |
| Email: | subjects+004@lumoslabs.com |
| Phone: | 415-480-4012 |
The primary objective of this observational study is to determine performance
characteristics and usability of Lumosity and the Brain Performance Test in a group of older
adult volunteers.
characteristics and usability of Lumosity and the Brain Performance Test in a group of older
adult volunteers.
Approximately 200 prospective users currently will be provided free 6-month premium access
Lumosity accounts. Participants will be provided with an account activation code and
instructed on how to sign up for Lumosity with their email address. They will be subject to
the Lumosity Terms of Service and follow the typical user experience. Upon creating an
account, users would be asked to complete a short demographic survey that includes questions
on gender, education, occupation, years since retirement, health, computer familiarity, and
perceptions of brain training.
Those who sign up will have immediate access to the Lumosity training system and the entire
suite of Lumosity games. In addition, they will be invited, via email, to take the Brain
Performance Test one week after the initial sign-up and then again 12 weeks later.
Approximately every 8 weeks, users will be asked to complete a short questionnaire about
their experience with Lumosity. This questionnaire will be accessed via email. Participants
will be asked to train 5 days a week for 20-30 minutes per day, but are free to play as much
or a little as they choose. Community associates at the sites will be encouraged to host
group training sessions, giving the seniors a chance to gather and complete their training
together, share their experiences, and get any help they may need. In addition, sites will
have the option of hosting 1-2 focus groups with participants and researchers from Lumos
Labs. The focus groups will be an opportunity to give and receive direct feedback about
Lumosity, and get any questions answered by the researchers.
Lumosity accounts. Participants will be provided with an account activation code and
instructed on how to sign up for Lumosity with their email address. They will be subject to
the Lumosity Terms of Service and follow the typical user experience. Upon creating an
account, users would be asked to complete a short demographic survey that includes questions
on gender, education, occupation, years since retirement, health, computer familiarity, and
perceptions of brain training.
Those who sign up will have immediate access to the Lumosity training system and the entire
suite of Lumosity games. In addition, they will be invited, via email, to take the Brain
Performance Test one week after the initial sign-up and then again 12 weeks later.
Approximately every 8 weeks, users will be asked to complete a short questionnaire about
their experience with Lumosity. This questionnaire will be accessed via email. Participants
will be asked to train 5 days a week for 20-30 minutes per day, but are free to play as much
or a little as they choose. Community associates at the sites will be encouraged to host
group training sessions, giving the seniors a chance to gather and complete their training
together, share their experiences, and get any help they may need. In addition, sites will
have the option of hosting 1-2 focus groups with participants and researchers from Lumos
Labs. The focus groups will be an opportunity to give and receive direct feedback about
Lumosity, and get any questions answered by the researchers.
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants must meet the following criteria:
1. 55 years of age or older
2. English-speaker
3. Cognitively stable (i.e., without a known diagnosis that may affect cognitive
abilities)
4. Regular access to and ability to use a computer or mobile device with Internet
connectivity.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Under 55 years of age
2. Have a current diagnosed cognitive or neuropsychological condition
3. Are taking medication that may impede cognitive functioning
4. Anticipate a dosage change in medication that may affect cognitive functioning during
the course of the study (24 weeks)
5. Have other conditions or problems that may preclude regular computer usage
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