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Cognitive Control Mechanisms in Older Adults
Sponsor: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Summary
The prevalence of depressive symptoms in older adults is on the rise, affecting 13 to 37% of older adults globally. These symptoms significantly impact health, increasing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, and impairing daily functioning and quality of life. Reduced cognitive control (CC) is a key factor contributing to depressive symptoms, affecting 40% of adults with such symptoms. Despite this, over half of affected adults do not respond well to available treatments. Computerized cognitive training (CCT) has shown efficacy in improving CC but its impact on daily functioning is limited. The Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach has demonstrated promise in improving daily functioning, as measured by occupational performance (OP). We propose a novel intervention, GOLD-Cog+, combining CCT and CO-OP, to address CC and functional deficits in older adults with depressive symptoms.
Official title: Cognitive Control Amongst Older Adults with Depressive Symptom: Mechanisms and Intervention
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2024-02-02
Completion Date
2025-09
Last Updated
2024-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
GOLD-Cog+
6 weeks of combined cognitive intervention (GOLD-Cog+),which includes participation in 9, one hour long Cognitive-Orientation to Occupational Performance(CO-OP)-based group sessions and 24 individual and independent 30-minute computerized cognitive training (CCT) program using the Effectivate platform (Israeli-based CCT developed for older adults. Available in both Hebrew and English).
Locations (1)
Computerized Neurotherapy Lab, School of OT, Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus Campus
Jerusalem, Israel