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Memory, Attention, Problem Solving Skills in MS (MAPSS-MS) for Multiple Sclerosis

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Alexa Stuifbergen, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 months post-intervention

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests a new program called MAPSS-MS to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their memory and thinking skills. The program includes group sessions and home computer exercises. It aims to help people with MS manage daily tasks better by teaching them new cognitive strategies.

Eligible Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives

Cognitive-related Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Among Persons With MS

Neuro-cognitive Competence in Daily Living - California Verbal Learning Test-II

Use of Compensatory Cognitive Strategies

Secondary study objectives

Auditory Information Processing Speed and Flexibility

Nonverbal Learning and Memory

Psychomotor Processing Speed

+2 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Memory, Attention, Problem Solving Skills in MS (MAPSS-MS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm receive the MAPSS-MS intervention. The MAPSS-MS is an an 8 week computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation intervention. The group based component of the intervention emphasizes use of compensatory cognitive strategies as well as lifestyle modifications to enhance cognition. Participants also complete home computer training (minimum 3 times per week for 45 minutes) using a special suite of games designed by Lumosity.

Group II: Usual Care plus Computer gamesActive Control1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm receive usual care and are referred to MY BRAIN GAMES web site.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

MAPSS-MS

2014

N/A

~190

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