Brain stimulation for memory loss in mild Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (using magnetic or electrical fields) to see if it can improve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is safe and does not require surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 85 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease, with a certain level of memory and thinking problems but not severe dementia.
- You can cooperate with study procedures, like attending visits and following instructions.
- You have not had a stroke that left lasting neurological symptoms or signs.
- You do not have a history of alcoholism, drug addiction, or brain conditions (like epilepsy, head injury, or encephalitis) that cause thinking problems.
- You do not have serious health conditions that affect thinking, such as severe liver, kidney, or thyroid problems, or vitamin deficiencies.
- You have not taken antipsychotic medications for more than 5 years before your diagnosis.
- You have no contraindications for a head MRI (like certain metal implants or a pacemaker).
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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