Speed of Processing Training to Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of a computerized technique designed to improve processing speed (i.e. the amount of time it takes for a person's brain to process information) in a multiple sclerosis (MS) population. The study is designed to study how well this technique can help people with MS increase their processing speed and their ability to function better in everyday life. This treatment protocol has been studied extensively with older adults, showing improvements on standard laboratory measures of processing speed and performance of activities of daily living.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02301260

Run by

Kessler Foundation

People needed

100

Starts

2014-04-01

Expected to finish

2020-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-02-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 59. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• English as a primary language
• diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
• processing speed impairment (based on evaluation)

You may not qualify if…

• most recent exacerbation within one month
• currently taking steroids or benzodiazepines
• history of significant psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis) or a current diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder
• significant alcohol or drug abuse history

Where it is running

• Kessler Foundation — West Orange, New Jersey, United States

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