Overview
This study is to find out if the Attention Processing Training program is a potential treatment for brain fog symptoms, reported by people with Long-Covid. Also investigating the feasibility of completing this program virtually.
Description
The goal of this project is to test the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of an attention training intervention (Attention Process Training; APT-3) as a potential treatment for brain fog symptoms experienced by people with Long-Covid. There already is good empirical evidence to support the idea that the APT-3 treatment is feasible and effective in improving attention in people with acquired brain injuries, but information about its efficacy and acceptability in people with Long-Covid brain fog is lacking.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18-65 years. Live in the Chicagoland area
- A history of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Subjective reports of cognitive symptoms that interfere with everyday activities, starting on or shortly after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Continuation or development of Long-Covid brain fog 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation.
- Objective attentional deficits as measured by the Conners CPT-312, and/or the Digit Span subtest (WAIS- III13).
- Able to use a keyboard.
- Able to understand and communicate in English.
- Able to consent independently.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Being hospitalized due to COVID-19 diagnosis for more than 3 days.
- Pre-morbid neurological conditions that could potentially affect cognition, such as Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Dementia, acquired brain injury.
- Severe depression.
- Currently enrolled in cognitive training or physical exercise training.
- Receiving chemotherapy or radiation within last 6 months.
- Active substance abuse.