Clinical Trial: Working Memory Training for Children With Cerebral Palsy

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Computer Based Working Memory Training in Children With Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Brief Summary: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood (2-3 per 1000 live born), and is frequently accompanied by cognitive impairments and behavioural problems. The present study is a controlled clinical trial, a multicenter-study involving three health regions, as well as the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Its primary research goal will be to evaluate the effects of computer-based cognitive training in children with CP. In addition, this study will be the first to conduct a comprehensive neuropsychological examination to improve our understanding of cognitive impairments as well as cognitive resources in CP children in Norway to aid in intervention planning.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF

Current Primary Outcome: Spatial span [ Time Frame: 9-12 weeks after inclusion ]

The spatial span board from the Wechsler Memory scale 3ed. will represent our primary outcome measure. The total of forward and backward span will be used as primary outcome measure.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Verbal working memory [ Time Frame: 9-12 weeks after inclusion ]

The sum of letter-number sequencing and digit span (total raw scores) will be used as secondary outcome measures.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Sorlandet Hospital HF

Dates:
Date Received: April 3, 2013
Date Started: October 2013
Date Completion: December 2016
Last Updated: April 17, 2014
Last Verified: April 2014