Memory training in individuals with Fragile X Syndrome: a pilot study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Memory training and Fragile X Syndrome: a pilot study
IRAS ID
171295
Contact name
Sonya Campbell
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 2 days
Research summary
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetically transmitted neurodevelopmental condition associated with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety and behavioural problems. Individuals with FXS tend to have particular deficits in working memory, which is the type of memory used to hold and utilise information within the mind for a limited amount of time.
Research has indicated that an adaptive computerised working memory intervention called Cogmed may be a useful working memory intervention for people with other forms of intellectual disability. This pilot study aims to investigate whether Cogmed is also suitable for individuals with FXS. Firstly we want to investigate whether they can complete the program and if they can whether there are any beneficial or adverse effects of doing so.
REC name
Scotland A REC
REC reference
15/SS/0073
Date of REC Opinion
3 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion