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Functional MRI Changes Resulting From the Feuerstein Program in Older People With Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

NCT03447236 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2019-09-17

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Background: The Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program was designed to prevent mental deterioration and preserve cognitive abilities among people aged 60 and above. The program is an applied practicable program based on the theories of Structural Cognitive Modifiability as well as on a Mediated Learning Experience. The program takes into consideration the unique characteristics and requirements of the older population. The program is composed of a variety of cognitive tasks that offer systematic activities intended to stimulate mental and cognitive development.

Objective: To examine the influence of the Feuerstein Program on brain functional connectivity as measured by MRI assessments and cognitive function of participants suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Hypothesis: The Feuerstein Program will improve cognitive abilities and affect brain functional connectivity.

Methods: Residents of retirement homes will be offered to participate in the study. Participants will undergo cognitive and MRI assessments prior to and following a period of cognitive intervention using the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Feuerstein Program

Mediated learning cognitive enhancement program

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Adolf und Mary Mil-Stiftung

    collaborator OTHER

  • Helen Bader Foundation

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Montreal Jewish Community Fund

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Rochlin Family Foundation

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Rambam Health Care Campus

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tzvi Dwolatzky, MD MBBCh · Rambam Health Care Campus

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-07-04
Primary Completion
2019-06-28
Completion
2019-06-28

Countries

  • Israel

Study Locations

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