Training walks plus brain stimulation for thinking skills in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured walking exercise, combined with brain stimulation and brain scans, can improve or slow decline in thinking skills. It’s aimed at older adults who notice memory or confusion getting worse.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 or older
- Your thinking tests suggest objective decline (based on standardized cognitive assessments)
- You have noticed memory loss or confusion getting worse over the past 12 months
- You can walk independently for 6 minutes (a cane is allowed)
- Your cognitive test results are not in the lowest 10% range (you must score at least the 10th percentile)
- You can safely have tDCS (a weak scalp electrical stimulation) and MRI brain scans
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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