Noninvasive brain stimulation to support memory and thinking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain to see if it can help older adults with typical age-related changes or mild memory problems. You may be invited if your screening tests and health history fit one of their target groups.
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Who can take part
- Be age 65 to 84, and able to speak English for phone screening
- Be physically steady (no balance problems and no major falls) and able to walk about two blocks
- Show results on memory/thinking screen tests that match either typical aging or mild dementia
- Not have certain brain or nervous system conditions not related to dementia (like stroke, Parkinson’s, seizures, or major head injury)
- Be able to safely have MRI scans (no pregnancy/unsafe metal implants, and you can tolerate being in the scanner)
- Have no major uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions, and be on stable medications for at least four weeks
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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