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Deep Brain Stimulation for Memory Impairments

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Recruiting
Led By Nanthia Suthana, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
18 years of age or older and has undergone RNS system placement
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up throughout study completion, an average of 2-4 days per year
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand how deep brain stimulation can help people with memory impairments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who can read and write English fluently, have given informed consent, and already have an RNS (Responsive Neurostimulation) system placed. It's not suitable for those who are unwilling to consent or are non-native English speakers.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand how the brain supports real-world spatial navigation using VR, augmented reality, and memory tasks by observing deep brain activity and testing memory-enhancing brain stimulation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive techniques like VR and monitoring of natural behaviors rather than drugs or invasive procedures, significant side effects are not anticipated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 18 and have had an RNS system placed.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~throughout study completion, an average of 2-4 days per year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and throughout study completion, an average of 2-4 days per year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Memory performance change
Oscillatory activity change
Spatial memory

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,525 Previous Clinical Trials
10,279,668 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)NIH
1,337 Previous Clinical Trials
648,774 Total Patients Enrolled
Nanthia Suthana, PhDPrincipal Investigator - University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles

Media Library

Treatment Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04874220 — N/A
Delayed Memory Research Study Groups:
Delayed Memory Clinical Trial 2023: Treatment Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04874220 — N/A
Treatment 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04874220 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there vacancies available in this clinical trial that participants can apply for?

"Confirmed. The clinical trial is currently recruiting participants, with the original post date of September 30th 2020 and last update on May 16th 2022. 70 study members are needed to be recruited from a single centre."

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Does this clinical trial cater to geriatric patients?

"Candidates for this research must be above the age of consent and under 90 years old."

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What is the upper limit for participants in this clinical research?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial, first publicized on September 30th 2020, is currently recruiting participants. They are seeking 70 volunteers from a single site of care."

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Is my eligibility status sufficient to join this experiment?

"70 people with memory issues of various ages (18-90) are required for this trial. Notably, applicants must be 18 or older and have already had a RNS system implanted."

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~5 spots leftby Jun 2024