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.

Conditions

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