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CompletedNCT06816797Updated Sep 3, 2026

Testing the Cog-Fun Aging Program for Older Adults With Subjective Cognitive Decline

An interventional study of Cog Fun Ageing intervention and Cog-Fun Aging Crossover in Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD), Subjective Cognitive Impairment and Subjective Memory Complaints, sponsored by Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Completed at 3 sites in Israel. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-03.

Sponsored by Hebrew University of Jerusalem · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
27
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
60 Years and older
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 53 studies in Cognitive Dysfunction with a site in Israel — 5 open to participants now, 7 under way, none of them phase 3. Cognitive Dysfunction · Israel.

Enrollment
26th of 33
27 · median 50
Started
2024
with 3 others
No phase
22 of 53
2 open now
Registered
48th of 53
by date

Among the 53 studies in Cognitive Dysfunction with a site in Israel, this one is the 26th largest by enrollment of the 33 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 4 that started in 2024, is one of 22 with no phase, and was the 48th registered.

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Open to participants now

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This study: 60 Years and older · all sexes · no healthy volunteers.

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Study summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Cog-Fun Aging program helps older adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) manage memory challenges and improve their daily lives. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does the program help participants better understand their cognitive challenges in daily life?
  • Do participants report using more effective strategies to manage their memory difficulties?
  • Does the Cog-Fun Aging program reduce negative emotions and self-perceptions related to SCD?

Researchers will compare participants who complete the Cog-Fun Aging program with those who do not to determine the program's effectiveness.

Participants will:

Take part in a 10-week program with weekly sessions. Learn about SCD and how it affects daily life. Practice and monitor strategies to manage memory difficulties.

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Conditions studied

  • Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD)
  • Subjective Cognitive Impairment
  • Subjective Memory Complaints

Keywords

  • negative self perceptions
  • cognitive mistakes
  • occupational experience
  • occupational therapy
  • subjective cognitive decline
  • health promotion intervention
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
60 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • experiencing memory changes and feeling concerned about them
  • a score of 23 or higher on the (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
  • ability to speak and understand Hebrew sufficiently to participate in a Hebrew-speaking group

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • a self-reported health condition that significantly impacts functioning (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart/lung disease)
  • residing in a medical institution or nursing home
  • currently participating in another SCD treatment
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(1)

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MMSE and MoCA

Short tests of memory and thinking, each scored out of 30. Lower scores suggest more difficulty; criteria give a range, either to include people with memory problems or to leave them out.

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
27 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Crossover control group

    Participants in the control arm will not receive the Cog-Fun Aging intervention during the initial phase (10 weeks). Instead, they will undergo baseline assessments (T0) alongside the intervention group. After the first group completes the 10-week program, the control arm participants will be assessed again (T1). They will then begin the 10-week Cog-Fun Aging intervention and complete a final assessment (T2) after the intervention to evaluate its effects.

    Other: Cog-Fun Aging Crossover

  • Experimental
    Cog-Fun aging intervention

    Other: Cog Fun Ageing intervention

Interventions

  • OtherCog Fun Ageing intervention

    Cog Fun Aging is a group-based intervention aimed at promoting positive occupational experiences despite cognitive challenges in day to day life. The intervention includes 10 weekly 120-minute group sessions led by experienced occupational therapists. Sessions incorporate learning about the bio-psycho-social factors of SCD and strategies to manage and cope with occupational challenges resulting from SCD.

  • OtherCog-Fun Aging Crossover

    In the initial phase of the study (between T0 and T1) this group will receive "usual care". Participants are users of regional services where activities for healthy older adults are available. This group will continue going to activities as normal during the initial phase and then participate in the Cog-Fun Aging intervention.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Memory Impact Questionnaire (MIQ)

    The questionnaire was developed for use in both clinical and research settings to better understand the impact of memory changes on the day-to-day functioning of older adults and to monitor outcomes of support programs for this population. In this study the new short form (27 items), not yet published, was used with permission by the authors of the MIQ. The questionnaire includes three subscales: Lifestyle Restrictions (social relationships, work, volunteer and leisure activities), Positive Coping (participation in cognitively engaging tasks and other positive responses to memory changes), and Negative Emotions (negative self-perceptions and perceived negative judgments from others). The total score reflects the overall burden of memory changes, with higher scores indicating with higher scores indicating a greater negative impact. The MIQ has psychometric support, including test-retest reliability (rs = .65-.91) and internal consistency (αs = .87-.93)

    Time frame: After enrollment (before intervention) and 10 weeks later (after intervention)

  2. Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire-Short Version (MMQ-9)

    The short version is a 9 item questionnaire that assesses metamemory. It consists of three scales measuring satisfaction with one's memory (MMQ Satisfaction), self-perception of one's everyday memory abilities (MMQ-Ability), and use of practical memory strategies in day-to-day life (MMQ Strategy). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The MMQ-9 demonstrates strong psychometric properties, with Cronbach's alpha scores of 0.92 for Satisfaction, 0.86 for Ability, and 0.79 for Strategy, indicating high internal consistency, and intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.89, 0.84, and 0.78, respectively, showing good test-retest reliability. Convergent validity is supported by correlations with related measures (e.g., 0.74 for Satisfaction and 0.70 for Strategy), while discriminant validity is confirmed by negligible correlations with unrelated constructs (e.g., 0.08 for Satisfaction).

    Time frame: After enrollment (before intervention) and 10 weeks later (after intervention)

  3. Self-Regulation Skills Interview (SRSI) - adpated for study

    Evaluates an individual's ability to articulate self-regulation and metacognitive skills in relation to daily life challenges. Includes 6 items that address key domains: emergent awareness, anticipatory awareness, readiness to change, strategy knowledge, strategy use, and strategy effectiveness. In this study, 5 of the 6 items will be utilized, excluding the readiness-to-change domain. Responses are scored on a 10-point scale, and scores are summarized and averaged into two main indices: awareness of difficulties and strategic behavior. Lower scores on these indices indicate stronger abilities in self-monitoring, recognizing, and anticipating difficulties, as well as identifying and effectively applying strategies to manage challenges. The tool demonstrates excellent psychometric properties, with interrater reliability ranging from 0.81 to 0.92 and test-retest reliability between 0.69 and 0.91.

    Time frame: After enrollment (before intervention) and 10 weeks later (after intervention)

  4. SCD Awareness of Cognitive Difficulties in Daily Life Interview (SCD Interview)

    A made-for-study interview to assess participants' ability to describe detailed events in which they encountered cognitive challenges in everyday life and gauge their capacity to identify and articulate the thoughts and emotions that influenced their experiences, the contextual factors that supported or hindered cognitive functioning, the strategies they employed, and how they monitored those strategies' effectiveness in real-time during negative SCD-related daily experiences. Together, the SRSI and the SCD Interview) will provide a comprehensive understanding of participants' awareness of difficulties and strategy use, supporting the evaluation of intervention outcomes.

    Time frame: After enrollment (before intervention) and 10 weeks later (after intervention)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety (PHQ-4)

    A 4 item questionnaire that assesses emotional health. The tool combines the PHQ-2 for depression and the GAD-2 for anxiety, featuring a 4-point scale for responses, with total scores ranging from 0 to 12. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms. The PHQ-4 has strong psychometric support, including internal reliability, construct validity, and factorial validity and criterion validity.

    Time frame: After enrollment (before intervention) and 10 weeks later (after intervention)

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Study locations

3 sites
  • Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Jerusalem, 9112102, Israel
  • Merhavim Misgav
    Misgav Regional Council, Israel
  • Hadarim College
    Sde Warburg, Israel
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References and documents

Publications

  • Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB, Lowe B. An ultra-brief screening scale for anxiety and depression: the PHQ-4. Psychosomatics. 2009 Nov-Dec;50(6):613-21. doi: 10.1176/appi.psy.50.6.613. PubMed 19996233 ↗
  • Ownsworth TL, McFarland KM, Young RM. Development and standardization of the Self-regulation Skills Interview (SRSI): a new clinical assessment tool for acquired brain injury. Clin Neuropsychol. 2000 Feb;14(1):76-92. doi: 10.1076/1385-4046(200002)14:1;1-8;FT076. PubMed 10855062 ↗
  • Troyer AK, Shaikh KT, Baptist-Mohseni N, Singh A, Duncan-Kofman J, Vandermorris S, Rich JB. Creation and Validation of the MMQ-9: A Short Version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Clin Gerontol. 2025 May-Jun;48(3):528-538. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2024.2421876. Epub 2024 Oct 29. PubMed 39473141 ↗
  • Shaikh KT, Tatham EL, Parikh PK, McCreath GA, Rich JB, Troyer AK. Development and Psychometric Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing the Impact of Memory Changes in Older Adults. Gerontologist. 2019 Jul 16;59(4):e248-e257. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny011. PubMed 29522122 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — The study is still in its early stage a research program which aims to enhance the occupational experiences of individuals with Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) and identify or develop measures that effectively capture changes in occupational experiences following an intervention. At this stage, the investigators are still assessing whether the data collected by the current measures will adequately reflect the experiences the study seeks to understand and address.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reachedSimilar studies: half by the dot; the band is the middle halfHalf of similar studies reached it by the dot; the band is the middle half, from a quarter to three quarters

Ran from Nov 2024 to primary completion in Jul 2025, 8 months.

Of 1,442 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Cognitive Dysfunction, half reached primary completion within 27 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 13 and three quarters within 51. This study's 8 months is below that.

Counting every sponsor, half of 1,511 studies reached it within 27 months; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 50.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Feb 4, 2025
First posted
Feb 10, 2025
StartActual
Nov 20, 2024
Primary completionActual
Jul 24, 2025
CompletionActual
Jul 24, 2025
Last update
Sep 3, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 3, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06816797
Lead sponsor
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Collaborators
Ministry of Health, Israel
Responsible party
Adina Maeir (Professor Adina Maeir, Hebrew University of Jerusalem) — Principal investigator
First posted
Feb 10, 2025
Start date
Nov 20, 2024
Primary completion
Jul 24, 2025
Completion
Jul 24, 2025
Last update
Sep 3, 2026

Study contacts

Adina Maeir, PhD
principal investigator · School of occupational therapy, faculty of medicine, Hebrew University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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