Improving cognitive training for older veterans
Official title: Assessing and Improving the Durability of Compensatory Cognitive Training for Older Veterans (AID-CCT)
Funded at VA San Diego Healthcare System · NIH-10831840 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special training program can help older veterans improve their thinking skills and memory, and it will also check if extra sessions can keep those benefits going for longer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2RX003821-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10831840 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older veterans experiencing cognitive decline or difficulties with daily functioning.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those without cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing cognitive decline in older veterans, which can lead to dementia and difficulties in daily activities. The team has developed a Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) program that teaches cognitive strategies to enhance attention, memory, and executive functioning. The study aims to evaluate how long the benefits of this training last and to test new booster sessions that could help maintain these improvements over time. By understanding the durability of CCT, the research seeks to provide better support for veterans facing cognitive challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help older veterans maintain their cognitive abilities and independence for longer periods.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that cognitive training can lead to immediate improvements, but this study aims to explore the long-term effects, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maye, Jacqueline E — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Maye, Jacqueline E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.