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Training the emotional brain: improving affective control through emotional working memory training.

Affective cognitive control capacity (e.g., the ability to regulate emotions or manipulate emotional material in the service of task goals) is associated with professional and interpersonal success. Impoverished affective control, by contrast, characterizes many neuropsychiatric disorders. Insights from neuroscience indicate that affective cognitive control relies on the same frontoparietal neural circuitry as working memory (WM) tasks, which suggests that systematic WM training, performed in an emotional context, has the potential to augment affective control. Here we show, using behavioral a

Response-optimised training improves learning of a complex motor task and closely related motor tasks.

Regular physical exercise is essential for promoting healthy aging and longevity. In older adults with varying physical and cognitive decline, optimising exercise interventions is crucial to maximise benefits. A promising approach to achieve this goal is by adjusting task demands to individual abilities in turn preventing over- or underloading their abilities. In the field of motor learning, it is currently unclear whether such an optimised training improves not only performance on the trained task but also transfers to untrained motor and cognitive tasks. We conducted a randomized, single-bli

A Pilot Study of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to Improve Well-Being for Health Professionals Providing Chronic Disease Care.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy delivered onsite during work hours in reducing stress and improving well-being in an interdisciplinary chronic care health care team. STUDY DESIGN: A longitudinal, mixed methods, observational pilot study using a survey created from validated assessment tools to measure effectiveness of training. Surveys were completed before training, and 1 and 15 months after training. Twenty-four professionals in the cystic fibrosis Centers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Cincinnati participated in 6 mindfulnes

Theory of mind in multiple sclerosis: Three-month follow-up effects after double-blind tDCS and video-training, a pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: Theory of Mind (ToM) deficits are common in people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of an ecologically valid ToM training in PwMS and examined whether experimental transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) intervention targeting the prefrontal cortex could enhance its effects on cognitive and affective ToM components across verbal and nonverbal modalities. METHODS: Two studies were conducted. Study 1 employed a single-case design with three PwMS undergoing a 16-week video-based ToM training. ToM performance was assessed at baseline, po

Activity or connectivity? A randomized controlled feasibility study evaluating neurofeedback training in Huntington's disease.

Non-invasive methods, such as neurofeedback training, could support cognitive symptom management in Huntington's disease by targeting brain regions whose function is impaired. The aim of our single-blind, sham-controlled study was to collect rigorous evidence regarding the feasibility of neurofeedback training in Huntington's disease by examining two different methods, activity and connectivity real-time functional MRI neurofeedback training. Thirty-two Huntington's disease gene-carriers completed 16 runs of neurofeedback training, using an optimized real-time functional MRI protocol. Particip

tDCS augments decision-making efficiency in an intensity dependent manner: A training study.

The application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to the prefrontal cortex has the potential to improve performance more than cognitive training alone. Such stimulation-induced performance enhancements can generalize beyond trained tasks, leading to benefits for untrained tasks/processes. We have shown evidence that stimulation intensity has non-linear effects on augmenting cognitive training outcomes. However, it is currently unclear how stimulation intensity augments cognitive processing to impact training and transfer effects. Here, we applied decision-making modelling via t…

Back on track: remediating developmental dyslexia with a home-based multi-component program.

Developmental dyslexia (DD) is associated with multiple cognitive deficits. This study examined whether digital training of specific cognitive components is feasible and effective, whether parental involvement increases training intensity, and whether a multi-component intervention yields specific and cumulative benefits for reading fluency, spelling, and reading comprehension. We developed a multi-component digital intervention targeting visual-attentional (VA), auditory-phonological (AP), and cross-modal processes. In a pre-registered multiple single-case (within-subject) intervention study

Exploring pain sensitivity changes after acceptance and attention bias modification trainings: preliminary evidence on fear of pain and attention bias.

Cognitive trainings for pain are suggested as promising interventions targeting core mechanisms related to pain. However, their efficacy varies greatly, and the factors that moderate training efficacy are poorly understood. Thus, this study investigated how individual characteristics influence the effectiveness of two commonly used cognitive trainings, attention bias modification (ABM) and acceptance training, in modulating experimental pain. Eighty healthy females attended two sessions of either pain acceptance training or pain ABM training. Each participant underwent one active training sess…

Do people with multiple sclerosis benefit from PC-based neurorehabilitation? A pilot study.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Cognitive impairment is a frequent feature of … d by MS, randomized into either traditional CR group (TCRG: n = 20), which performed a conventional cognitive training, or the computer-assisted CR group (CCRG: n = 20), which performed PC-based CR. The cognitive dysfunctions were investigated through a complete neuropsychological battery, administered before (T0) and after (T1) each different training. Both the tra …

Computerised Attention Functions Training Versus Computerised Executive Functions Training for Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Background: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by deficits in attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Current treatments, such as stimulant medication and behavioural therapy, ameliorate symptoms but do not address the core cognitive dysfunctions. This study aimed to investigate the effects of two computerised neurocognitive training programs, attention functions training and executive functions training, in children with ADHD. Methods: Eighty children with ADHD (ages 8-13) were randomly assigned to one of three groups: A…

Post-intervention effectiveness of a computerized personalized cognitive stimulation program adapted according to cognitive reserve in older adults without cognitive impairment in Primary Care: A randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Cognitive reserve may influence responsiveness to cognitive interventions, yet it is rarely used to tailor computerized stimulation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized cognitive stimulation program personalized according to cognitive reserve on cognition, reserve-related activities, and digital competence in community-dwelling older adults without cognitive impairment in Primary Care. METHODS: In this randomized clinical trial, 102 adults aged ≥65 years with normal cognitive performance were recruited from three primary care centers in Zaragoza, Spain, and

Treatment Response Following Adaptive PASAT Training for Depression Vulnerability: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

In recent years, cognitive control training (CCT) has gained momentum as an intervention to remediate cognitive impairments and decrease depressive symptoms. One promising operationalization to train cognitive control is the adaptive Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task (aPASAT). In this systematic review and meta-analysis of aPASAT training, the efficacy of the intervention and potential moderators were examined. The PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library electronic databases were searched for studies examining aPASAT training for depressive symptomatology or rumination

Randomized controlled trial evaluating mixed reality technology for training scrub nurses in anterior cervical spine surgery.

BACKGROUND: Mastery of instrument sequencing and spatial anatomy is crucial for scrub nurses in anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS), yet conventional training often fails to provide immersive, three-dimensional practice. AIM: This randomized controlled trial evaluated a novel Mixed Reality (MR) training module against standard training for ACSS scrub nurse education. METHODS: Sixty nurses were randomly assigned to an MR training group (n = 30) or a traditional training group (n = 30). The intervention group completed a structured MR curriculum using Microsoft HoloLens 2, featuring interac

Working memory training in post-stroke aphasia: Near and far transfer effects.

PURPOSE: Individuals with aphasia (IWA) show various impairments in speech, language, and cognitive functions. Working memory (WM), a cognitive system that functions to hold and manipulate information in support of complex, goal-directed behaviors, is one of the impaired cognitive domains in aphasia. The present study intended to examine the effects of a WM training program on both memory and language performance in IWA. METHOD: This quasi-experimental study with an active control group was performed on 25 people with mild or moderate Broca's aphasia aged 29-61 years resulting from left hemis

Изучение потенциала бессмертной виртуальной реальности (ВПР) в качестве инструмента для укрепления когнитивных функций и смягчения клинических симптомов при множественном склерозе (MS): Усиление когнитивных функций при множественном склерозе с использованием виртуальной реальности.

Лица с множественным склерозом (PwMS) страдают когнитивными и моторными расстройствами, которые оказывают значительное воздействие на их трудовую жизнь и повседневное функционирование. Поскольку технологии виртуальной реальности (VR) продемонстрировали многообещающее значение в области нейрореабилитации, в этом исследовании мы разработали программу когнитивного обучения на основе VR и оценили, может ли она улучшить когнитивное функционирование в группе PwMS (n = 33) и здоровых участников контроля (n = 26). Мы отметили, что в обеих группах участников повторяющаяся практика приводит к ежедневном

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People with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) suffer cognitive and motor impairments that significantly impact their work life and daily functioning. Because virtual reality (VR) technologies have shown promise in the field of neurorehabilitation, in this study we developed a VR-based cognitive training program and assessed whether it could improve cognitive functio…

From Evaluation to Prediction: Behavioral Effects and Biological Markers of Cognitive Control Intervention.

Although the intervention effectiveness of cognitive control is disputed, some methods, such as single-task training, integrated training, meditation, aerobic exercise, and transcranial stimulation, have been reported to improve cognitive control. This review of recent advances from evaluation to prediction of cognitive control interventions suggests that brain modularity may be an important candidate marker for informing clinical decisions regarding suitable interventions. The intervention effect of cognitive control has been evaluated by behavioral performance, transfer effect, brain structu

Effect of cognitive rehabilitation in a case of thalamic astrocytoma.

We describe the effectiveness of rehabilitative training for a neuropsychological deficit following the removal and treatment of a fibrillary astrocytoma (Grade II) in a young man. The rehabilitative training was based on cognitive and motivational techniques and has been carried out for a period of 3 months (2 times per week). The results, even if limited to a single case, seem to support the idea that cognitive rehabilitation should facilitate the brain's reorganization of basic cognitive functions in the neuro-oncologic field.

Modifying interpretation biases: Effects on symptomatology, behavior, and physiological reactivity in social anxiety.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The present study investigated the effects of computerized interpretation training and cognitive restructuring on symptomatology, behavior, and physiological reactivity in an analogue social anxiety sample. METHODS: Seventy-two participants with elevated social anxiety scores were randomized to one session of computerized interpretation training (n = 24), cognitive restructuring (n = 24), or an active placebo control condition (n = 24). Participants completed self-report questionnaires focused on interpretation biases and social anxiety symptomatology at pre and pos

Revitalizing old age: impact of a cognitive stimulation programme on emotional wellbeing and cognitive-executive functioning in older adults from Tacna, Peru.

BACKGROUND: Population aging and the growing burden of cognitive decline make community-based non-pharmacological interventions increasingly relevant for older adults. However, evidence from Peruvian community settings remains limited, and many local programmes combine screening with activities whose cognitive and emotional components are insufficiently described. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pre-post impact of a structured cognitive stimulation programme on cognitive status, executive functioning, programme participation and immediate emotional perception among older adults in Tacna, Peru, in

[Long-term maintenance of the emotional benefits of cognitive stimulation in early-stage cognitive impairment].

BACKGROUND:: To assess the long-term (12-month) effects of computerized cognitive stimulation versus stimulating leisure activities in adults with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS:: A 12-month follow-up of a single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in primary care centres in Zaragoza, Spain, including 50 adults aged ≥ 50 years with SCI or MCI. Participants were allocated to one of three groups: the computerized cognitive stimulation group (IG1, n=18), the stimulating leisure activities group (IG2, n=16), or a control group (CG, n