Investigating Cognitive Flexibility Training

ConditionHealthy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-29
SponsorNanyang Technological University

About this trial

The investigators' previous research identified two distinct subtypes of Cognitive Flexibility (CF), termed CF1 (shifting flexibility) and CF2 (strategy flexibility). The present study aims to determine whether these forms of CF can be trained, how they differ, and the extent to which improvements transfer to broader learning and cognitive skills. In addition, social functioning outcomes and the extent to which social factors moderate the effects of cognitive flexibility training are assessed. The investigators will employ a multi-modal approach combining cognitive-behavioural and neuroimaging methods to examine how brain mechanisms and cognitive performance change following CF-targeted training intervention (Structure learning) compared with active control and a no-training paradigm (passive control).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Healthy volunteer (male of female) between 18 and 29 years who gave written informed consent to participate

Disqualifiers

Current and/or prior history of learning disabilities

Current and/or prior history of neurological disorder

Current and/or prior history of psychiatric disorder

Current and/or prior history of cardiovascular disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Experimental (Implicit Training): Structure Learning Training
  • Active Control (Explicit Training): 'All You Can E.T.'

Treatment groups

225 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Nanyang Technological University

Lead sponsor

University of Cambridge

Collaborator