Cognitive functioning and moderating factors in epilepsy
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The relationship between objective cognitive ability and subjective cognitive ability and the moderating role of attentional control and perseverative thinking in people with epilepsy.
IRAS ID
189754
Contact name
Adam J Noble
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Liverpool
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 4 months, 25 days
Research summary
Research suggests that individuals with epilepsy complain of both objective and subjective concerns about their general cognitive functioning. Most research has explored the relationship between emotion (i.e. depression) and complaints about subjective cognitive functioning. There is currently limited research on individuals with epilepsy exploring the role of other cognitive processes, e.g. repetitive thinking and attention control, in relation to complaints about subjective cognitive functioning. \nThe aims of this study will be to examine whether adults with epilepsy perceive their subjective cognitive functioning, (e.g. memory, attention, etc) accurately compared to their objective cognitive assessment. Also it aims to assess whether subjective perceived cognitive functioning is related to quality of life. The study will also examine whether self-reported attention control and levels of repetitive thinking (e.g. worry and rumination) influence the relationship between objective and subjective cognitive ability. \nAdults with epilepsy will be recruited from patients who attend the Walton Centre for epilepsy clinics and through their research database, and local epilepsy support groups. The research will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Face to face completion of psychometric tests assessing cognitive functioning (e.g. memory, attention) will be completed, also completion of self-report questionnaires related to subjective assessments of cognitive functioning (e.g. memory, attention etc), levels of perseverative thinking, attentional control, levels of general anxiety, recent mood and a self-assessment of quality of life.\n
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0958
Date of REC Opinion
5 Jan 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion