Status:
COMPLETED
Improving New Learning and Memory in Multiple Sclerosis
Lead Sponsor:
Kessler Foundation
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The current study is a double-blind, placebo-control randomized clinical trial examining the efficacy of memory retraining in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Impairment in higher level cognitive processing, ...
Detailed Description
Impairments in higher level cognitive processing, such as new learning and memory, are among the most common deficits in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and such deficits have been shown to e...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- English as primary language
- diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
Exclusion
- ages less than 30 or greater than 70
- Most recent exacerbation within one month
- Other Neurological History: head injury, stroke, seizures, or any other significant neurological history will not be included in the study
- Medications: persons on steroids, benzodiazepines, and/or neuroleptics will not be included
- Individuals with an active diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder I or II will be excluded from the study.
- Poor Visual Acuity (corrected vision in worse eye \< 20/60), diplopia, or nystagmus
- Inability to understand directions and following one, two, and three step commands
- Intact New Learning and Memory: Only individuals that show impaired performance on a memory test will be included in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
88 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00166283
Start Date
February 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
June 11 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Kessler Foundation Research Center
West Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07052