Improving cognitive training for older veterans
Assessing and Improving the Durability of Compensatory Cognitive Training for Older Veterans (AID-CCT)
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 ID | NIH-10831840 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older veterans experiencing cognitive decline or difficulties with daily functioning.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those without cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
San Diego, United States
- 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
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 below.