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Computer-based Training of Face Recollection to Improve Face Recognition in Developmental Prosopagnosia

Description

This study will examine the effectiveness of a cognitive training intervention targeting face recollection, repetition lag training, at improving face recognition in Developmental Prosopagnosia.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study will examine the effectiveness of a cognitive training intervention targeting face recollection, repetition lag training, at improving face recognition in Developmental Prosopagnosia.

Characterizing and Remediating Recollection-specific Face Recognition Deficits in Developmental Prosopagnosia

Computer-based Training of Face Recollection to Improve Face Recognition in Developmental Prosopagnosia

Condition
Developmental Prosopagnosia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

VA Boston Healthcare System, 150 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * aged 18-90,
  • * have lifelong histories of face recognition difficulties that impact their everyday life (i.e., not associated with some event such as a stroke, seizure, etc)
  • * score significantly below the mean on the famous faces test and Cambridge Face Memory Test
  • * have a history of a significant neurological disorder including hydrocephalus, stroke, moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), severe neuromuscular diseases, or severe hypoxia due to cardiac arrest.
  • * have impairments that interfere with cognitive performance, such as uncorrected hearing or vision, lack of English proficiency, musculoskeletal or other issues
  • * have psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, chronic intractable obsessive-compulsive disorder, or agoraphobia.
  • * We will exclude individuals who are currently dependent on alcohol or other substances, as this may negatively impact cognitive performance.
  • * We will exclude participants who currently are, or within the last 6 months, participating in a behavioral or pharmacological intervention.
  • * Patients with a history of mild TBI or simple concussion will not be excluded as long as it was \> 6 months ago and as long as they have not had repeated concussions (\>5)
  • * We will include individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD as long as their medication has been consistent for the past 6 months.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.,

Study Record Dates

2025-07-01