Research

  • 60+ and Post-COVID Memory or Thinking Problems

    Are you 60 or older and experiencing memory or thinking problems that started or worsened after
    getting COVID-19?

    If these cognitive symptoms have lasted for at least 12 weeks after your COVID-19 illness, you may be
    eligible to participate in a research study investigating whether brain-training exercises can help treat
    Long COVID memory and thinking concerns.

    Who can participate?

    Adults aged 60 years or older who are experiencing cognitive symptoms (e.g., memory or thinking
    difficulties) that have persisted for at least 12 weeks after contracting COVID-19.

    What does the study involve?

    Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups (with a 2:1 ratio):

    • Active brain-training exercises
    • Alternative computer activities

    Participation takes approximately 43–48 hours over 7 months, with most activities (40–46 hours)
    completed within the first 7–8 weeks, including:

    • Initial intake visit: Eligibility confirmation (~2–3 hours)
    • Computer activities: About 5 hours per week for ~6 weeks (total ~30 hours) completed on a
      tablet provided by the study and loaned to you for use during the treatment phase
    • Weekly remote check-in meetings: ~30 minutes each during treatment
    • Blood draws: Two sessions (before and after treatment), ~20–30 minutes each
    • Three research visits: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, and 6-month follow-up (~2–3 hours each,
      including assessments of cognitive, emotional, and daily functioning)


    Location & Participation Details

    • Computer activities and weekly check-ins are done remotely, from the comfort of your home.
    • Research visits and blood draws take place in-person at UConn Health, Farmington, CT.
    • There is no cost to participate.

    Compensation

    Participants receive up to $160 total:

    • $60 after the initial intake visit
    • $60 after the post-treatment visit
    • $40 after the 6-month follow-up visit


    For more information, please contact us by phone at 860-679-3751or email at eddy@uchc.edu


    Computerized Cognitive Remediation of Postviral Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Older Adults. IRB #25-389-2, Cutter Lindbergh, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry.

    For more information, contact: Holly Eddy/Psychiatry at 860-679-3751/eddy@uchc.edu