Personalized cognitive training for improving brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Develop an ANS-based Personalized Cognitive Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study is looking to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking skills by using a personalized training program that matches their unique needs, making it easier for them to process information better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930167 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) through a personalized approach to speed of processing training (SOPT). By assessing the flexibility of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the study aims to tailor cognitive training to individual needs, potentially leading to better outcomes. The research will involve developing a 'personalization engine' that combines ANS responses with traditional learning metrics to optimize training effectiveness. Participants will engage in cognitive tasks designed to improve their information processing efficiency, with the goal of maintaining or enhancing cognitive health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment who are looking to improve their cognitive function.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those who do not have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cognitive training programs that significantly improve the quality of life for patients with mild cognitive impairment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized cognitive training approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Feng Vankee — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Feng Vankee
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.