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40 Hz light and brain training for Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer DiseaseMild Cognitive ImpairmentDementiaCognition Disorders in Old AgeCognitive DeclineCognitive Deterioration

Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.

This trial tests whether a combination of 40 Hz light stimulation and cognitive (thinking) therapy can improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It may help by stimulating the brain and training thinking skills, while carefully checking eye and seizure history.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
2,000 people
Ages
50 years and older
Study type
Observational

Who can take part

  • You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • You have memory or thinking (cognitive) problems.
  • You have never had epileptic seizures (including during childhood fever illnesses).
  • You do not have significant eye disease that could be worsened by light stimulation (like macular degeneration).
  • Your eyes are healthy enough to safely receive the light through your vision system.

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