Recruiting NA Alzheimer Disease

New treatment option for Alzheimer Disease

Official title Improving Memory in Alzheimer's Disease With Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06094192

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The investigators will evaluate the theory that Alzheimer's disease-related memory impairment derives from the inefficient orchestration of rhythmic activity at the level of large-scale cortical networks. The results as expected to elucidate AD-related pathophysiology and set groundwork for the development of drug-free interventions for improving memory in AD and related dementias.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 50 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • All people. Age 50-100 years. We will equally recruit people with respect to gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic and other factors to allow the...
  • Mild AD dementia. Meets probable AD dementia NIA-AA criteria 86; MoCA 10-25 85; performance on Uniform Data Set version 3 (UDS-3) delayed recall...

You likely can't join if

  • below.
  • MCI due to AD. Meets MCI due to AD according to NIA-AA criteria 86; MoCA \>18 85; performance on Uniform Data Set version 3 (UDS-3) delayed recall...
  • Healthy controls. Healthy controls will also be recruited from the BU ADRC and will be age, education, and gender matched to the AD patients. They...
  • All people. Current conditions allowed: mild depression and/or anxiety not requiring hospitalization or medications other than what are listed below...
  • Inclusion/exclusion criteria related to tasks, EEG and tACS. people must have normal or corrected-to-normal vision, color vision, nonpregnant, no...
  • Additional exclusion criteria. people will be excluded if they cannot understand the informed consent or the experimental procedures. people will be...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.