summary: In this double-blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial the authors investigated the efficacy of intensive cognitive treatment given to people with MS with a degree of cognitive dysfunction. The 20 people in this study were divided into two groups. One group received intensive neuropsychological treatment consisting of one hour sessions of computer-assisted training of attention, information processing and planning exercises for executive functions. The other group received no training. The sessions took place three times a week over a three month period. The authors found that the people who received intensive cognitive rehabilitation scored significantly higher in all cognitive tests than people who did not receive any rehabilitation treatment. They also found that cognitive rehabilitation improved depression scale scores. Despite the small number of participants, this study highlights the importance of cognitive rehabilitation for people with MS and cognitive dysfunction.

authors: Flavia M, Stampatori C, Zanotti D, Parrinello G, Capra R

source: J Neurol Sci. 2009 Oct 12

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