Melatonin test for brain health in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking 5 mg of melatonin can improve thinking and brain health over time in older adults with early, mild symptoms. You may help researchers learn which brain changes and measures improve with melatonin.
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Who can take part
- Be between ages 56 and 85
- Have thinking test results showing mild or no dementia (MoCA score 18 or higher)
- Have very mild dementia rating (CDR sum of boxes less than 1)
- Be willing to do two scheduled blood tests during the study (used to replace a planned spinal fluid test)
- Be willing to stop sleep-related medicines you take on your own (except the study’s medication) during the study
- Have a BMI under 35 and bring a study partner to each of the study visits
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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