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Acquired Brain InjuryCCTNCT06130735

Impact of Intensive Computerized Cognitive Training

A study testing Cognitive Computerized Training in people with Acquired Brain Injury and Mild Cognitive Impairment, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 1 site in United States.

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Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

To investigate factors that predict cognitive enhancement following engagement in an intensive Computerized Cognitive Training Protocol. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 65 years
What is being tested?
Cognitive Computerized Training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Oct 2023to 1 Dec 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 25 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient of the Mass General Brigham Health System with primary attention and executive functioning difficulties and/or a diagnosis of mild cognitive disorder or mild neurocognitive disorder (non-amnestic profile), due to an acquired brain injury (ABI) sustained at least 12 months prior to study contact.
  • Ages 25-65 years old
  • Proficiency in English
  • Willing and able to complete all study-related activities for 12 months, including travel to Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) for four in-person assessment visits and two serum and saliva sample collections.
  • Access to a computer with webcam and stable internet.
  • A reliable study informant who can complete one questionnaire about participant's cognition/daily functioning, at four time points.

Who cannot join

  • History of alcohol or substance abuse, or dependence, within the past 2 years, as per DSM-5 criteria.
  • High likelihood of an underlying progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
  • Evidence of moderate to severe cognitive disorder, based on a score of 21 or less on the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) (Tombaugh \& McIntyre, 1992).
  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 (Kroenke et al., 2010) Score ≥ 19, unless deemed by treating provider not to have active depression (e.g., adjustment disorder, grief reaction).
  • Active psychotic symptoms.
  • Severe sensory losses such that participants would unlikely be able to participate in the study training, even with substantial accommodations (self-report of extreme difficulty reading ordinary newspaper print or a performance-tested corrected vision test score of worse than 20/30).
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  • Communication difficulties that prevent the participant from effectively participating in this highly interactive study protocol (based on interviewer's rating of a person's ability to be understood and to understand others).
  • Current participation in a pharmacological, or other interventional research trial.
  • Life expectancy of < 2 years.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115

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About this study

Official title: Computerized Cognitive Training: Characterization of Factors That Predict Cognitive Enhancement in Acquired Brain Injury

To investigate factors that predict cognitive enhancement following engagement in an intensive Computerized Cognitive Training Protocol.

Read the detailed description

To investigate factors that predict cognitive enhancement following engagement in an intensive 6-month, 5 days per week training use the ABI Wellness BEARS platform and Brainex Software Symbol Relations Module.

The study will examine the impact of intensive working memory training on neurocognitive markers of brain plasticity (intervention-related changes) in 1) performance on neuropsychological tests, 2) BDNF levels in blood and salivary, 3) ERP measures of working memory, and 4) resting state fMRI and structural MRI.

Being tested
Cognitive Computerized Training
Keywords
computerized cognitive training, working memory, acquired brain injury, mild neurocognitive impairment, neuropsychological testing, BDNF, event-related potentials
Medical subject headings
Brain Injuries, Cognitive Dysfunction, Neurocognitive Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cognitive Computerized TrainingBehavioural

    Participants will log into ABI Wellness Platform five days per week (M-T-W-Th-F) and train using the Symbol Relations module for 45 to 60 minutes. Every other week, participants will meet with their training facilitator via zoom to review training progress and troubleshoot any training-related questions.

Study groups in NCT06130735
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Computerized Cognitive TrainingExperimentalSee section of intervention/treatment for additional information.
Receives: Behavioral: Cognitive Computerized Training

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Changes in cognitive outcome measures

    We will use age-corrected standard scores of the NIH toolbox Total Cognitive Composite, Fluid Intelligence Composite, and individual scores on RAVLT, Verbal Fluency, and Trailmaking Task as cognitive outcome measures.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Changes in BDNF Levels in blood and saliva

    Using FUJIFILM high sensitivity ELISA kits and commercially available ELISA kits.

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Self-report exercise and physical activity

    Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (questionnaire).

    Measures walking, moderate, and vigorous activity. Zero lower limit, no upper limit. Higher values indicate more physical activity.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. Intervention-related changes in ERP measures, such as the P3 component (P3a and P3b)

    1. Measured in response to verbal and visual working memory tasks

    Measured: 6 months

  3. Intervention-related changes in resting state fMRI

    A group ICA analysis procedure will be applied to pre- and post-intervention rs-fMRI BOLD signal activity. Correlations will be explored between fMRI parameters, cognitive, and training data (e.g NIH toolbox Total Cognitive Composite, Fluid Intelligence Composite, Crystallized Composite, CCT engagement and progress).

    Measured: 6 months

  4. Quality of life self-report

    Flanagan Quality of Life Scale (questionnaire).

    Measures quality of life. Likert scale 0-112, higher values indicate higher quality of life.

    Measured: 6 months

  5. Sleep

    Medical Outcomes Study Sleep Scale (questionnaire)

    Likert scale measuring sleep quality and sleep problems index. 0-60 with greater values representing higher sleep quality and lower sleep problems.

    Measured: 6 months

  6. Anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 Item Scale (questionnaire)

    Likert scale measuring severity of anxiety. 0-21 with greater values representing more severe anxiety.

    Measured: 6 months

  7. Depression

    Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (questionnaire)

    Likert scale measuring the severity of depression. 0-24 with higher scores representing more severe depression.

    Measured: 6 months

  8. Self-report on impact of fatigue

    Modified Fatigue Impact Scale

    Likert scale on the impact of fatigue on one's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial activity. 0-84 with higher scores indicating a greater impact of fatigue on a person's activities.

    Measured: 6 months

  9. Feelings about cognitive/thinking skills

    Cognitive Self- Efficacy Questionnaire

    Likert scale on feelings people have about their cognition/thinking skills. 0-72 with a higher score indicating more positive feelings regarding the efficacy of ones cognitive/thinking abilities.

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Nov 2023
  2. Study start1 Oct 2023
  3. Primary completion5 Dec 2025
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
Clinical trials with a single arm.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06130735
Sponsor's protocol ID
2022P003401
Acronym
CCT
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
30 Oct 2023
Last updated
1 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Norman A, Curro V, Holloway M, Percuklievska N, Ferrario H. Experiences of individuals with acquired brain injury and their families interacting with community services: a systematic scoping review. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Feb;45(4):739-751. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2043465. Epub 2022 Mar 4.

    PubMed 35244507
  • Amariglio RE, Donohue MC, Marshall GA, Rentz DM, Salmon DP, Ferris SH, Karantzoulis S, Aisen PS, Sperling RA; Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study. Tracking early decline in cognitive function in older individuals at risk for Alzheimer disease dementia: the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Cognitive Function Instrument. JAMA Neurol. 2015 Apr;72(4):446-54. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.3375.

    PubMed 25706191
  • Billig AR, Feng NC, Behforuzi H, McFeeley BM, Nicastri CM, Daffner KR. Capacity-limited resources are used for managing sensory degradation and cognitive demands: Implications for age-related cognitive decline and dementia. Cortex. 2020 Dec;133:277-294. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2020.09.005. Epub 2020 Sep 24.

    PubMed 33157347
  • Biswal BB. Resting state fMRI: a personal history. Neuroimage. 2012 Aug 15;62(2):938-44. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.01.090. Epub 2012 Jan 24.

    PubMed 22326802
  • Buckner RL, Krienen FM, Yeo BT. Opportunities and limitations of intrinsic functional connectivity MRI. Nat Neurosci. 2013 Jul;16(7):832-7. doi: 10.1038/nn.3423. Epub 2013 Jun 25.

    PubMed 23799476
  • Burckhardt CS, Anderson KL, Archenholtz B, Hagg O. The Flanagan Quality Of Life Scale: evidence of construct validity. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2003 Oct 23;1:59. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-1-59.

    PubMed 14613563
  • Chen K, Azeez A, Chen DY, Biswal BB. Resting-State Functional Connectivity: Signal Origins and Analytic Methods. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2020 Feb;30(1):15-23. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2019.09.012.

    PubMed 31759568
  • Coulter CL, Weber JM, Scarvell JM. Group physiotherapy provides similar outcomes for participants after joint replacement surgery as 1-to-1 physiotherapy: a sequential cohort study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Oct;90(10):1727-33. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.04.019.

    PubMed 19801063
  • Daffner KR, Chong H, Sun X, Tarbi EC, Riis JL, McGinnis SM, Holcomb PJ. Mechanisms underlying age- and performance-related differences in working memory. J Cogn Neurosci. 2011 Jun;23(6):1298-314. doi: 10.1162/jocn.2010.21540. Epub 2010 Jul 9.

    PubMed 20617886
  • Kersel DA, Marsh NV, Havill JH, Sleigh JW. Neuropsychological functioning during the year following severe traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj. 2001 Apr;15(4):283-96. doi: 10.1080/02699050010005887.

    PubMed 11299130
  • Denboer JW, Nicholls C, Corte C, Chestnut K. National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2014; 29(7): 692-694

  • Hays RD, Stewart AL. Measuring functioning and well-being: The Medical Outcomes Study Approach. Duke University Press. 1992.

  • Holloway M, Tasker R. The Experiences of Relatives of People with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) of the Condition and Associated Social and Health Care Services. Journal of Long-term Care. 2019, p.99-110

  • Ivnik RJ, Malec JF, Smith GE, Tangalos EG, Petersen, RC. Neuropsychological tests' norms above age 55: COWAT, BNT, MAE Token, WRAT-R Reading, AMNART, STROOP, TMT, and JLO. The Clinical Neuropsychologist. 1996; 10(3): 262-278.

  • Jones JM, Haslam SA, Jetten J, Williams WH, Morris R, Saroyan S. That which doesn't kill us can make us stronger (and more satisfied with life): the contribution of personal and social changes to well-being after acquired brain injury. Psychol Health. 2011 Mar;26(3):353-69. doi: 10.1080/08870440903440699.

    PubMed 20419563

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cognitive Computerized Training in people with Acquired Brain Injury and Mild Cognitive Impairment, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes in cognitive outcome measures (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06130735, which also lists 41 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 26 Oct 2026.

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