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New treatment option for Cognitive Dysfunction
Official title Association of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation with Digital Cognitive Training for Cognitive Remediation in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06733714
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- BACKGROUND Cognitive decline in older adults, especially those who develop Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease, currently has limited options of pharmacological treatments, with modest efficacy. Digital Cognitive Training (DCT) and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) are two promising tools for cognitive remediation in this population.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy people over 50 years old, with cognitive complaints
You likely can't join if
- Estimated Intelligence Quotient \<80
- Dependence on psychoactive substances (DSM-V)
- Severe psychiatric or neurological disorders
- Uncorrected visual/hearing problems
- History of syncope for an unexplained reason or seizure less than a year ago
- Previous stroke
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy people over 50 years old, with cognitive complaints
- Estimated Intelligence Quotient \<80
- Dependence on psychoactive substances (DSM-V)
- Severe psychiatric or neurological disorders
- Uncorrected visual/hearing problems
- History of syncope for an unexplained reason or seizure less than a year ago
- Previous stroke
- Use of anticoagulants
- Intracranial metallic prosthesis or cardiac pacemaker
- Any contraindication to performing tACS
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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.