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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 8 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier St Anne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 29, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 29, 2030 |
| Study ends | September 29, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07851051 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
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Cachia
Paris, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: CACHIA Arnaud — hospital saint anne of the GHU Paris
- Study coordinator: CACHIA Arnaud
- Email: arnaud.cachia@u-paris.fr
- Phone: 0661519200
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.