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ArticleClinical parkinsonism & related disorders2023

Long-term effects of cognitive training in Parkinson's disease: A randomized, controlled trial.

Tim D van Balkom, Odile A van den Heuvel, Henk W Berendse, Ysbrand D van der Werf, Rob H Hagen, Tanja Berk, Chris Vriend

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Article in Clinical parkinsonism & related disorders, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Neuropsychiatric disorders in Parkinson's disease.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tim D van BalkomAmsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Psychiatry, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Odile A van den HeuvelAmsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Psychiatry, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Henk W BerendseAmsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Neurology, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ysbrand D van der WerfAmsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Anatomy & Neurosciences, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Rob H HagenDutch Parkinson's Disease Association, PO Box 46, 3980 CA Bunnik, The Netherlands.
Tanja BerkDutch Parkinson's Disease Association, PO Box 46, 3980 CA Bunnik, The Netherlands.
Chris VriendAmsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Psychiatry, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Amsterdam Neuroscience · NLVrije Universiteit Amsterdam · NL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Computerized cognitive training may be promising to improve cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease and has even been suggested to delay cognitive decline. However, evidence to date is limited. The aim of this study was to assess the durability of eight-week cognitive training effects at up to two years follow-up. Methods: One hundred and thirty-six (1 3 6) individuals with Parkinson's disease, subjective cognitive complaints but without severe cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment ≥ 22) participated in this double-blind RCT. Participants underwent an eight-week home-based intervention of either adaptive, computerized cognitive training with Results: There were no group differences on any neuropsychological assessment outcome at one- and two-year follow-up. Groups were equally likely to show conversion of cognitive status at follow-up. A considerable amount of assessments was missed (1y: n = 27; 2y: n = 33), most notably due to COVID-19 regulations. Conclusions: Eight-week cognitive training did not affect long-term cognitive function in Parkinson's disease. Future studies may focus on one cognitive subgroup to enhance reliability of study results. Intervention improvements are needed to work towards effective, lasting treatment options.

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Cognitive impairmentCognitive trainingLong-term effectsParkinson’s diseaseRCT

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PMID38107671
PMCPMC10724826
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