Application of the Modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT)© to Aging
Enrolling by invitation · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
In brief
This study is a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial (RCT) to provide Class I evidence in support of or in refute of the efficacy of the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT) in healthy aging (HA)and in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Outcomes will be measured through three mechanisms: (1) a traditional neuropsychological evaluation (NPE) (2) an assessment of global functioning (AGF) examining the impact of the treatment on daily activities, and (3) an optional functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03370224
- Run by
- Kessler Foundation
- People needed
- 33
- Starts
- 2017-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-08-11
Who can join
Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- older than 65
- primary language is English.
You may not qualify if…
- diagnosis of any neurological condition (Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Brain Injury, Parkinson's disease, etc.).
- diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- abuse of illicit drug within the past 6 months.
- For optional MRI
- pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, brain stimulator, aneurysm clip (metal clips on the wall of a large artery), metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and internal hearing aids [cochlear implants]), permanent eyeliner, implanted delivery pumps, or shrapnel fragments.
- dental implants
- left handed.
Where it is running
- Kessler Foundation — East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
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