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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Cone Coil for Age-Associated Memory Impairment

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Waitlist Available
Led By Jose L Pons, Ph.D
Research Sponsored by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age from 60 to 85 years, inclusive (For piloting purposes, this inclusion criteria may vary).
Able to understand and give informed consent
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up compared during each visit between baseline and 30 minutes after intervention
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Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of TMS on elderly individuals' memory capacity by investigating the changes in brain connectivity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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You have no history of a brain or skull lesion.
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You have normal vision.\n
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You are able to understand and speak English.\n

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~compared during each visit between baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 30 minutes after intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and compared during each visit between baseline, immediately after the intervention, and 30 minutes after intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in Working Memory (WM) capacity
Changes in resting state functional MRI connectivity

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active TMSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Older healthy participants will be scanned with MRI and undergo memory task synchronized PAS with an active TMS in each visit with different stimulation localization and ISIs.
Group II: Sham TMSPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Older healthy participants will be scanned with MRI and undergo memory task synchronized PAS with a sham TMS coil in each visit with different ISIs application.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Shirley Ryan AbilityLabLead Sponsor
192 Previous Clinical Trials
14,884 Total Patients Enrolled
Jose L Pons, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorShirley Ryan AbilityLab
1 Previous Clinical Trials
80 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this trial consider geriatric patients?

"The age range for prospective trial participants is between 60 and 85 years of age in accordance with the pre-defined study criteria."

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To what quantity does enrollment for this trial extend?

"Affirmative, information on clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this trial is enlisting patients. It was first posted in July 30th 2022 and updated the most recently on July 22nd 2022. The study seeks to recruit 20 individuals from a single medical site."

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May I register to participate in this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial seeks 20 elderly participants aged between 60 to 85 that are suffering from memory impairment. To be eligible, the candidate must have normal vision (correctable) and cannot present any history of brain or skull damage such as a stroke. Furthermore, they must also not exhibit any neurological impairments and possess the capacity to comprehend both English verbally and written instructions concerning informed consent."

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Is this research endeavor in search of participants at the moment?

"Affirmative. According to the information made available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively looking for volunteers and has been since July 30th 2022. It was most recently modified on July 22nd 2022 and requires 20 participants at one site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~0 spots leftby Mar 2025