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Neurophysiological Targets for Cognitive Training in Schizophrenia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Auditory Cognitive Training and Visual Cognitive Training for Schizophrenia. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether computer-based training of auditory and visual processing results in corresponding improvement in brain function in individuals with schizophrenia.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The program entails six computer-based exercises that are designed to be very easy to use and require no computer experience. The exercises are calibrated to individual performance at the onset of training and adapt in difficulty to individual performance, giving constant feedback about progress. Each of the six exercises focuses on a distinct process: (1) auditory processing speed, (2) discriminating sounds, (3) sound precision, (4) sound sequencing, (5) working memory, and (6) narrative memory. Training was administered in a supervised clinical laboratory setting at a frequency of five 60-minute sessions per week over 4 weeks.
The program entails five computer-based exercises that are designed to be very easy to use and require no computer experience. The exercises are calibrated to individual performance at the onset of training and, following our laboratory procedures, calibration testing is repeated every 5th session. Exercises adapt in difficulty to individual performance, giving constant feedback about progress. Each of the five exercises focuses on a distinct process: (1) visual precision, (2) visual processing speed, (3) divided attention, (4) visual working memory, and (5) useful field of view. Training was administered in a supervised clinical laboratory setting at a frequency of five 40-minute sessions per week over 4 weeks.