Train Your Brain: A Pilot Project to Improve Memory and Decision Making (NCT05879198) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Train Your Brain: A Pilot Project to Improve Memory and Decision Making
United States23 participantsStarted 2023-06-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot a computer-based working memory training program to improve delay discounting (DD) and prevent substance use among at-risk adolescents in a traditionally underserved area. Results from the study will inform future efforts substance use prevention efforts targeted at youth exposed to adverse childhood experiences. Findings will also refine future models of intervention delivery in traditionally underserved communities.
The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* Determine if the intervention can be delivered feasibly, acceptability, and at sufficient dosage
* Evaluate the utility of the recruitment and retention procedures as well as identify barriers to participation
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Youth must be between the ages of 12 and 14 and have a parent/guardian willing to provide consent for their participation
. Youth must be proficient in English in order to validly complete all assessment measures and take part in the computer-based training
. Youth must be willing to commit to participate in two to three 20-30-minute computer-based trainings for five to seven weeks
. Youth must be willing to take part in assessments before and immediately following the intervention as well as a confidential interview with researchers after completing the computer sessions
Exclusion criteria
. Currently psychotic
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.
1This 'Train Your Brain' study measured things like delay discounting and the Iowa Gambling Task — can you help me understand what those tests are actually measuring about memory and decision-making, and whether those are areas you think are relevant to my situation?
2Since this trial is already completed, would you be able to help me find out what the results showed, and whether the brain-training approach they tested actually produced meaningful changes in any of those outcome measures?
3This was listed as a pilot project with no specific phase — does that mean the evidence on safety and effectiveness is still very early, and would you recommend looking into whether any follow-up or larger studies are planned based on these findings?
4The study focused on behavior and health broadly — do you think the kinds of cognitive skills it targeted, like future-thinking and problem-solving, are something worth addressing in my own care plan, and are there established programs you'd recommend instead of or alongside research like this?
5Given that this trial is now completed and I wasn't part of it, are there similar ongoing studies or proven cognitive training options you'd consider appropriate for me to explore?
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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
1
Number of Participants With Change in Delay Discounting 5 Trial Adjusted Measure
Timeframe: Baseline, 7 weeks
2
Change in Consideration of Future Consequences Scale