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New treatment option for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Official title Multi-session Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation to Improve Dual-task Standing and Brain Activity in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07097051
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) often show less brain activity in a specific range (8-13 Hz, known as alpha power) compared to healthy older adults. Those with lower alpha activity, especially in the front part of the brain, usually have problems with executive functions like planning and multitasking.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Age 65+
- Who have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment (based in MoCA or TICS and Clinical Dementia Rating: CDR 0.5)
- Ability to stand and walk independently
- Willing and capable to give informed consent for the participation in the study after it has been thoroughly explained
- Cut off of MOCA score \>18 will be applied
You likely can't join if
- Cut off of MOCA score \<18 will be applied
- Major psychiatric co-morbidity including major depressive disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis
- Blindness or other disabilities that prevent task performance
- Self-reported history of stroke or neurodegenerative disorders other than MCI.
- Self-reported active cancer for which chemo-/radiation therapy is being received.
- Contraindications to tACS, as recorded on a standardized screening questionnaire, which include a reported seizure within the past two years, use of...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 65+
- Who have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment (based in MoCA or TICS and Clinical Dementia Rating: CDR 0.5)
- Ability to stand and walk independently
- Willing and capable to give informed consent for the participation in the study after it has been thoroughly explained
- Cut off of MOCA score \>18 will be applied
- Able and willing to comply with all study requirements informed consent form was signed
- Understanding of the ICF will be assessed by asking the participant to answer the following three questions: 1) What is the purpose of this study? 2) What are the risks of study involvement? 3) If you decide to...
- Cut off of MOCA score \<18 will be applied
- Major psychiatric co-morbidity including major depressive disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis
- Blindness or other disabilities that prevent task performance
- Self-reported history of stroke or neurodegenerative disorders other than MCI.
- Self-reported active cancer for which chemo-/radiation therapy is being received.
- Contraindications to tACS, as recorded on a standardized screening questionnaire, which include a reported seizure within the past two years, use of neuro-active drugs, self-reported presence of specific implanted...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- High Point, North Carolina, 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, 65 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include High Point, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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