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Official title Effects of Mindfulness or Brain Stimulation Intervention for Late-life Adults in Taiwan Urban and Rural Areas
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07186023
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized controlled trial will examine the effects of mindfulness-based interventions and brain stimulation interventions on cognitive function and psychological well-being in older adults. The study will employ a comprehensive assessment approach incorporating psychological evaluations, behavioral assessments, psychophysiological measurements, and neuroimaging analyses to characterize the outcome of nonpharmaceutical interventions in improving geriatric well-being or reducing depression severity.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- for individuals participating in mindfulness-based Interventions:
- Literate or have received an education above the elementary level.
- Have normal or corrected vision and hearing, able to communicate and understand explanations.
- Right-handed individuals as assessed by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory.
You likely can't join if
- for individuals participating in mindfulness-based Interventions:
- Individuals with dementia, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, brain injury, epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease.
- Individuals with neurological system disorders.
- Individuals with alcohol or drug dependence.
- Individuals with other major physical illnesses, such as diabetes, heart failure, or endocrine abnormalities, or those who have experienced an acute...
- Individuals with metal objects in the body that cannot undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as cardiac pacemakers, vascular clips, hearing...
See the full eligibility criteria
- for individuals participating in mindfulness-based Interventions:
- Literate or have received an education above the elementary level.
- Have normal or corrected vision and hearing, able to communicate and understand explanations.
- Right-handed individuals as assessed by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory.
- for individuals participating in mindfulness-based Interventions:
- Individuals with dementia, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, brain injury, epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease.
- Individuals with neurological system disorders.
- Individuals with alcohol or drug dependence.
- Individuals with other major physical illnesses, such as diabetes, heart failure, or endocrine abnormalities, or those who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction within the past three months.
- Individuals with metal objects in the body that cannot undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as cardiac pacemakers, vascular clips, hearing aids, artificial joints, steel pins, etc.
- Individuals with Claustrophobia.
- Individuals in pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy. Inclusion Criteria for individuals participating in brain stimulation Intervention:
- Individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder by psychiatrists according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, and who can cooperate with the psychiatric outpatient clinic regulations.
- Literate or have received an education above the elementary level.
- Have normal or corrected vision and hearing, able to communicate and understand explanations.
- Right-handed individuals as assessed by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory.
- Individuals are prescribed brain stimulation therapy by clinical physicians. Exclusion Criteria for individuals participating in brain stimulation Intervention:
- Individuals with dementia, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, brain injury, epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease.
- Individuals with neurological system disorders.
- Individuals with alcohol or drug dependence.
- Individuals with other major physical illnesses, such as diabetes, heart failure, or endocrine abnormalities, or those who have experienced an acute myocardial infarction within the past three months.
- Individuals with metal objects in the body that cannot undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), such as cardiac pacemakers, vascular clips, hearing aids, artificial joints, steel pins, etc.
- Individuals with Claustrophobia.
- Individuals in pregnancy or possibility of pregnancy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Yunlin, Taiwan
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, 55 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 New Taipei City, Taiwan; Yunlin, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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