Brief Intervention for FCD: A Feasibility Study
Feasibility Pilot Study of a Brief Intervention in Functional Cognitive Disorder
King's College Hospital NHS Trust
30 participants
Nov 11, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study is to learn if a single session intervention for people with Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD) is feasible and acceptable. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the impact of a single session intervention on FCD symptoms, functional impairment, and quality of life in people with FCD? What is the feasibility and acceptability of piloting a single session intervention for people with FCD. Participants will: * Complete questionnaires about cognitive concerns, anxiety, depression, functional impairment and quality of life * Visit the clinic for a single session intervention including practicing the Attention Training Technique (ATT) * Complete 2 telephone calls with a researcher to discuss their use of the intervention and to complete the same questionnaires from their clinic visit, and a questionnaire about their experience of the study and intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Adults aged 65 or below
- Meet criteria for diagnosis of FCD (criteria include normal MRI results with no neurological diagnosis, and symptoms that are not explained by any other medical condition, performance at routine pre-baseline neuropsychological assessment within the service)
- Not taking part in any other intervention study or trial
Exclusion Criteria6
- Aged above 65 years
- Lack capacity to consent
- MRI results not in normal range
- Neurological diagnosis
- Indication of severe low mood or depression (from clinical interview, routine measures)
- Taking part in any other intervention study or trial
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Interventions
Brief psychological intervention including attention training
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NCT07379723