Training strategies to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Influence of Strategy Training on Disability for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10543135
This study is looking at how a special training program can help older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment stay independent and manage their daily activities better, and it’s designed for those who want to maintain their quality of life while dealing with cognitive challenges.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10543135 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a specific training program can help older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) maintain their daily functioning and independence. The program, known as Strategy Training, focuses on helping participants set personal goals, monitor their daily activities, and solve problems that may hinder their engagement in meaningful tasks. Delivered by occupational therapists in the comfort of their homes, this intervention aims to slow the progression of disability associated with cognitive decline. The study will compare the effectiveness of Strategy Training against standard care in a group of 150 older adults who have undergone brain imaging.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment who are experiencing challenges in daily activities.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairment or those not diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide older adults with MCI effective strategies to enhance their daily functioning and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary trials of similar interventions have shown promising results, indicating that non-pharmacological strategies can positively impact disability in older adults.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RODAKOWSKI, JULEEN — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: RODAKOWSKI, JULEEN
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome