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Behavioural Intervention

Neurofeedback for Mild Cognitive Impairment (TUNe Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Yang Jiang, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-8 weeks
Awards & highlights

TUNe Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether a brain training intervention can help reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in aging veterans.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for veterans aged 60 and older who may be experiencing memory problems. It's not open to those with PTSD, epilepsy, schizophrenia, or those using benzodiazepines.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests neurofeedback as a non-invasive brain training method aimed at improving memory in aging veterans who are at risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Neurofeedback is generally considered safe but can sometimes cause temporary discomfort like headache, fatigue, or anxiety during or after sessions.

TUNe Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
EEG alpha band
Secondary outcome measures
California Verbal Learning Test
memory-related potentials

TUNe Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: MCI patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Vets with mild cognitive impairment
Group II: NCActive Control1 Intervention
Normal healthy Veterans
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Neurofeedback
2019
Completed Phase 3
~1030

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,403 Total Patients Enrolled
Yang Jiang, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLexington VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY

Media Library

Neurofeedback (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04446481 — N/A
Mild Cognitive Impairment Research Study Groups: MCI patients, NC
Mild Cognitive Impairment Clinical Trial 2023: Neurofeedback Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04446481 — N/A
Neurofeedback (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04446481 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the sample size of this trial's participants?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reveals that recruitment for this experiment is ongoing, with the initial announcement on February 5th 2022 and subsequent edits being made as recently as October 6th of the same year. A total of 50 patients are expected to be enrolled at one centre."

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Are there still vacancies available for participants in this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour is currently looking for volunteers having been first posted on February 5th 2022 and updated as recently as October 6th of the same year. Up to 50 test subjects are required from a single medical centre."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Kentucky
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Lexington VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~8 spots leftby Sep 2024