Light and sound training to help prevent Alzheimer’s memory loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether regular “gamma” light and sound stimulation can delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease-related memory decline in people who are currently not showing dementia but are at higher risk. It uses brain testing (MRI and PET) and memory/language tests over about 13 months.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 55 and 90 years old.
- You have an immediate family member with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Your memory and thinking tests at the start must look normal (no dementia).
- You must have brain imaging and blood marker patterns linked to Alzheimer’s (low amyloid in blood and amyloid on a special brain PET scan).
- You must be able to have MRI and PET brain scans and do the study memory testing.
- You can’t have certain MRI safety issues (like pacemakers/metal in the body) or major eye/vision problems.
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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