Managing Pain and Cognitions in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Memory Related Problems and Chronic Pain
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- 60
Summary
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Older Adults
- Physical Activity
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentMasking: Single (Participant)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 60 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
We aim to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing 2 symptom management programs for older adults with self-reported memory problems and chronic pain: Active Brains 1 Active Brains 2. We will assess how each program may help in improving coping with pain and coping with cognitive functi...
We aim to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing 2 symptom management programs for older adults with self-reported memory problems and chronic pain: Active Brains 1 Active Brains 2. We will assess how each program may help in improving coping with pain and coping with cognitive functioning. We will explore feasibility, acceptability, and credibility and within group changes in physical, emotional and cognitive functioning. Each group meets for 8 90 minute sessions over a secure video platform. Each group has 5-8 participants. Participants receive a treatment manual. There are 2 assessment points: baseline, and post program. Assessments involve questionnaires, a walk test, and objective step count with ActiGraphs for 1 week.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04044183
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital
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