Magnetic brain stimulation for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether magnetic stimulation of the brain can improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's. You would receive a gentle magnetic pulse to a specific area of your head during several sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and are between 60 and 75 years old.
- Your memory and thinking are at a mild to moderate stage (test scores between 20 and 26 on the Mini Mental State Exam).
- You can handle basic daily activities on your own, like eating, dressing, and bathing.
- You are currently taking an Alzheimer's medication (like donepezil, rivastigmine, or galantamine).
- You have had a brain scan (CT or MRI) in the past year that confirms Alzheimer's disease.
- You do not have epilepsy, seizures, metal implants in your head, or a pacemaker/other implanted medical device.
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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