Study of Cognitive Training Effects in Younger 18-30 and Older Adults 60-85

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of cognitive training in both older and younger adults. The study aims to understand how these training methods impact cognitive performance using various visual and auditory tasks. Up to 1600 participants will be enrolled to compare cognitive changes over a period of 4 to 8 weeks. Participants will complete initial sessions involving viewing simple visual stimuli and listening to auditory tones, making judgments about what they observe or hear. Depending on their group, they may also complete two sets of ten 20-minute cognitive training sessions either at home or in the lab. The study has two groups one with shorter assessment sessions and another with additional cognitive training sessions, each following a specific schedule over several weeks. Throughout the study, participants will undergo multiple assessment sessions lasting 45 to 75 minutes, including pre-tests, post-tests, and follow-up evaluations. These sessions will measure changes in memory, attention, response time, and accuracy across various cognitive tasks. The total participation time will range from about 8 to 15 hours, and the study includes questionnaires and other evaluations to monitor cognitive changes and participant experience.

Effectiveness of Cognitive Training in Older and Younger Adults