Electroconvulsive therapy for Alzheimer’s symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help people with Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. It may be considered if standard care for Alzheimer’s is ongoing, but it also has safety checks and requires you (or your legal representative) to be able to consent.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by DSM-IV criteria
- Your memory testing score is between 6 and 25 on the MMSE (a brief memory exam)
- You are already receiving routine Alzheimer’s care following German guidelines
- You can agree to take part (or, if needed, a legal guardian can consent when appropriate)
- Your doctor says ECT is safe for you (no ECT contraindications)
- You do not currently have a major depressive episode
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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