Publications by authors named "Katharina Barcatta"

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  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition that causes cognitive decline greater than normal age-related changes but does not severely disrupt daily life, and it can be influenced by various factors including neuropsychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety.* -
  • The NeuroNation MED Effectiveness Study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial in Germany and Luxembourg, evaluating a 12-week self-administered mobile cognitive training intervention ("NeuroNation MED") for adults with MCI, with a total of 286 participants planned.* -
  • Outcomes of the study will focus on cognitive performance improvements and changes in neuropsychiatric symptoms, psychological well-being, and usability of the application, assessing both primary and secondary outcomes before and after the
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Virtual reality (VR) is a powerful method of redirecting attention away from pain. Yet, little is known about which factors modulate the size of this distraction effect. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of cognitive load and inter-individual differences in the cognitive and affective domain on heat pain thresholds during a VR game.

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