Testing the Feasibility of Computer-based Cognitive Training in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Living in the Community

Description

Cognitive impairments are common in multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosed both at the onset and throughout the disease course. Poor cognitive abilities have been associated with poor outcomes such as higher levels of unemployment, poor quality of life, driving difficulties among others. Learning and memory are a common cognitive deficit. This computer-based cognitive training is a 10-session treatment proven to be effective in ameliorating learning and memory in individuals with MS across 3 realms of functioning: objective cognitive performance, daily life activities and neuroimaging. Despite this strong efficacy, as well as the recent clinical application of this computer-based cognitive training across the world, recent in-person studies have highlighted that transportation to the clinic to complete treatment sessions is a significant obstacle to clinical use of this effective treatment. To address this limitation, the proposed pilot study will test the efficacy of the computer-based cognitive training administered remotely via zoom health in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Cognitive impairments are common in multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosed both at the onset and throughout the disease course. Poor cognitive abilities have been associated with poor outcomes such as higher levels of unemployment, poor quality of life, driving difficulties among others. Learning and memory are a common cognitive deficit. This computer-based cognitive training is a 10-session treatment proven to be effective in ameliorating learning and memory in individuals with MS across 3 realms of functioning: objective cognitive performance, daily life activities and neuroimaging. Despite this strong efficacy, as well as the recent clinical application of this computer-based cognitive training across the world, recent in-person studies have highlighted that transportation to the clinic to complete treatment sessions is a significant obstacle to clinical use of this effective treatment. To address this limitation, the proposed pilot study will test the efficacy of the computer-based cognitive training administered remotely via zoom health in persons with multiple sclerosis.

Testing the Feasibility of Computer-based Cognitive Training in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Living in the Community

Testing the Feasibility of Computer-based Cognitive Training in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Living in the Community

Condition
Multiple Sclerosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

East Hanover

Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, New Jersey, United States, 07936

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * English as primary language
  • * Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
  • * Most recent exacerbation within one month
  • * Other Neurological History: head injury, stroke, seizures, or any other significant neurological history will not be included in the study
  • * Individuals with an active diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II will be excluded from the study.
  • * Poor Visual Acuity (corrected vision in worse eye \< 20/60), diplopia, or nystagmus
  • * Inability to understand directions and following one, two, and three step commands
  • * Intact New Learning and Memory: Only individuals that show impaired performance on a memory test will be included in the study

Ages Eligible for Study

19 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Kessler Foundation,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31