CompletedNot Applicable

Memory Training Versus Yogic Meditation Training in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

United States81 participantsStarted 2013-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to test whether 6 months of supervised weekly Kundalini yoga classes and a brief daily meditation homework assignment can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild memory complaints when compared to weekly classes of memory training with daily homework assignments.

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mild cognitive impairment amnestic type * Clinical Dementia Rating scale score of 0.5 * SufficientEnglish proficiency and 8th grade or higher reading level as determined by the word reading subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test-IV * Capacity to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria: * Any current or past psychiatric disorders, or recent unstable medical or neurological disorders * Any disabilities preventing their participation in the memory enhancement training (MET) (e.g. severe visual or hearing impairment) * Insufficient English proficiency * Diagnosis of dementia * Mini Mental Health Examination score of 24 and below * Psychoactive medications * Participation in a psychotherapy that involves cognitive training * Do not meet criteria for Mild cognitive impairment subtype * Prior or current training in yoga.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cognitive Measures - Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT) Total Recall Score

Timeframe: At baseline and at 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01983930

SponsorUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05

Results submitted2017-04-10

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