Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 30

Memory training and brain scans in young adults

Official title: Study of Individual Neurocognitive Changes Associated With the Training of the Working Memory(SAMPLEX)

Run by Centre Hospitalier St Anne · NCT07851051 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a computerized memory training program can change working memory performance in healthy young adults.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 30 Years
SexAll
Enrollment8 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier St Anne
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 29, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 29, 2030
Study endsSeptember 29, 2030
Registry record updatedOctober 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT07851051 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are healthy French-speaking adults aged 18-30 who are right-handed, insured, and able to consent, with no MRI contraindications or neurological/psychiatric disorders.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with MRI contraindications, neurological or psychiatric conditions, a history of traumatic brain injury, or other factors preventing protocol adherence may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will enroll 8 participants aged 18-30, including 2 pilots, to undergo an initial MRI session to optimize the experimental setup followed by a memory training program using CogMed. The aim is to observe neurocognitive changes associated with the training in healthy subjects. Participants will be screened for MRI safety and other eligibility criteria before taking part. The study is conducted at CACHIA in Paris under the Centre Hospitalier St Anne as lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants might experience improvements in working memory related tasks after training.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of CogMed in healthy adults have shown some improvements in working memory tasks, but results vary and the approach continues to be explored.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

The inclusion criteria include

* age between 18 and 30 years,
* right-handedness (assessed using the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory),
* native French speaker, affiliation with the French national health insurance system
* provision of written informed consent prior to participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

Exclusion criteria include:

* contraindications to MRI,
* neurological or psychiatric disorders
* history of traumatic brain injury
* any geographical or psychological condition preventing full compliance with the study protocol.

Where it's running

  • Cachia
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.