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Group Psychotherapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MIND-MCI Trial)

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Led By Patricia Pilkinton, MD

Research Sponsored by Tuscaloosa Research & Education Advancement Corporation

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

diagnosis of at least one cardiovascular risk factor (i.e., hypertension, diabetes mellitus II, hyperlipidemia/hypercholesterolemia, or obesity)

age 60 or older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at week 10 (one week after completion of the 9 video-telehealth sessions)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if a 9-week video therapy group helps veterans with MCI improve their well-being and quality-of-life.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking veterans aged 60 or older with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) diagnosed at least a month prior. Participants must have one cardiovascular risk factor like hypertension, diabetes type II, high cholesterol, or obesity and feel their memory/thinking issues impact their life.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a 9-week group psychotherapy via video telehealth can improve the well-being and quality of life for veterans with MCI. It compares immediate participation in therapy to a delayed start, using questionnaires before and after sessions to measure outcomes.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves group psychotherapy without medications, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal issues during therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with a condition like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity.

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I am 60 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at week 10 (one week after completion of the 9 video-telehealth sessions)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at week 10 (one week after completion of the 9 video-telehealth sessions)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at week 10 (one week after completion of the 9 video-telehealth sessions) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability of a group video-telehealth intervention for veterans with MCI

Feasibility of a group video-telehealth intervention for veterans with MCI

Secondary study objectives

Change in the Quality of Life in Alzheimers Disease (QOL-AD, range of 13-52) scale in Veterans with Mild Cognitive Impairment following participation in a 9-week video-telehealth intervention.