Training to improve cognitive function in people recovering from COVID-19.
Official title: Cognitive strategy training in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A feasibility trial.
Funded at University of Missouri-Columbia · NIH-10712171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people who are having trouble with thinking and daily activities after having COVID-19 by testing a remote training program that teaches new ways to manage everyday tasks and improve brain function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Missouri-Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $430,375 |
| NIH project number | 1R21HD112373-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10712171 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing cognitive impairments due to post-COVID-19 syndrome.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have cognitive impairments related to post-COVID-19 syndrome may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance recovery from cognitive impairments experienced by individuals suffering from post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS). It will investigate the feasibility of a remote training program called the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP), which focuses on helping participants develop new strategies to manage daily activities and improve cognitive function. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the CO-OP training group or an inactive control group, with assessments conducted to measure the impact on their daily living activities and overall quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide effective strategies for improving cognitive function and daily living skills in individuals recovering from COVID-19.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive training strategies for rehabilitation, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boone, Anna — University of Missouri-Columbia
- Study coordinator: Boone, Anna
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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.