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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Cognitive Impairment
Study Summary
This trial will study the effects of brain stimulation on memory in cognitively unimpaired older adults and in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease.
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From 2005 Phase 2 trial • 50 Patients • NCT00004980Trial Design
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- I have had a head injury that made me lose or alter my consciousness.I do not have any serious illnesses that would prevent me from following the study's requirements.I am a native English speaker.I have a diagnosed brain lesion, such as a tumor.I cannot have an MRI due to metal in my body or certain medical devices.I am willing to return for follow-up and undergo all required tests.I am between 60 and 85 years old.
- Group 1: Active stimulation
- Group 2: Sham stimulation
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an opportunity for me to participate in this experiment?
"This research endeavour is looking for 40 elderly individuals, aged 60-85 and diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, the chosen participants must be English speaking, able to provide consent forms at relevant times, bring an accompanying study partner if they have MCI symptoms, and show very mild or mild cognitive impairment (CDR 0.5 or CDR 1)."
What is the scope of the participants in this research endeavor?
"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov attests to the present recruitment of participants in this medical experiment, which was first posted on March 2nd 2020 and recently updated on March 11th 2020. 40 patients are being sought from one study site."
Are there any opportunities for patients to join this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experimental research is currently seeking volunteers and was initially posted on March 2nd 2020 before the most recent update on March 11th 2020. 40 patients will be accepted at a single site for this trial."
Are elderly participants eligible to enrol in this clinical trial?
"The enrolment requirements for this particular clinical trial restricts participants to those aged 60 and 85. In contrast, 45 studies are recruiting patients who have not yet reached the age of majority while 1145 trials accept seniors over 65 years old."
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