Making Memory Better for Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment (NCT01532739)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of a cognitive training group in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment, using a new paradigm that will optimize ecological validity by (1) focusing on everyday memory problems, (2) supplementing traditional memory training with the teaching of an empirically-supported problem-solving approach, and (3) employing a clinically representative sample of individuals with MCI (e.g., not excluding those with mild affective symptoms).
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (1 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).
Location: Neuropsychology Service, Nova Scotia Hospital — Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinical diagnosis of dementia
- History of neurological conditions known to impair cognition
- History of alcohol or drug abuse
- History of chronic psychiatric illness
- Current symptoms of moderate to severe depression (Geriatric Depression Scale \>19) or anxiety (Beck Anxiety Inventory \>15)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Neuropsychology Service, Nova Scotia Hospital — Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.