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NCT06699927CompletedEarly phase 1

Working Memory Training for People Aging With HIV

A Feasibility Study of Working Memory Training for People Aging With HIV

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 20 Apr 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The present study investigates the feasibility of working memory training in people aging with HIV (PAWHIV). In a cross-over design this stage 1 feasibility trial, will evaluate acceptability, and estimate possible effect sizes related to working memory training by examining potential differential effects in PAWHIV and those aging without HIV. This project highlights the importance of tailored cognitive assessments and interventions, engaging with underrepresented communities to enhance inclusivity in cognitive health research.

Status (registry)
Completed
Phase (registry)
Early phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
100 (actual)
First submitted
19 Nov 2024
Start date
15 Jul 2024
Primary completion date
6 Mar 2026
Lead sponsor
Northeastern University
Diseases
HIV
NCT number
NCT06699927

What you commit to

  • Study type: Interventional · Early phase 1
  • Participants enrolled: 100
  • From 15 Jul 2024 to the primary completion date, 6 Mar 2026
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Prior treatment

  • Self-reported illicit drug use.

Other illness

  • Formal diagnosis of dementia or other neurological disease, including Mild cognitive impairment.
  • Medical illness requiring treatment and/or significant absences during the study timeline.
  • Current evidence or 2-yr history of seizures, focal brain lesion, or head injury with loss of consciousness.

Other

  • A final total score below 17 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind (telephone) version.
  • Score of 10 or more on the Generalized Anxiety Questionnaire (GAD7; Spitzer et al., 2006, Archives of Internal Medicine), indicating presence of moderate or severe anxiety
  • Score of 9 or more on Geriatric depression scale (GDS15; Yesavage et al., 1982) indicating presence of moderate or severe depression
  • Abnormal visual acuity prohibitive of tablet-based training.
  • Physical handicap (motor or perceptual) that would impede training procedures.
  • Current alcohol consumption exceeds 14 drinks per week.

Who the study is looking for

  • 50-85 years of age
  • Able to understand and speak English and follow study procedures
  • Does not have a psychological or neurological condition that would prevent being able to give consent to participate
  • Not currently involved in any other cognitive or memory training studies

Age in the registry: 50 years to 85 years · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Northeastern University
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BostonUnited StatesUnknown status

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