Magnetic brain stimulation to slow memory loss in Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment can slow down cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's disease. You'll receive daily sessions over several weeks, and the goal is to see if it helps preserve memory and thinking skills.
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Who can take part
- You must have Alzheimer's disease confirmed by a spinal fluid test or a special brain scan (amyloid PET).
- You must be between 50 and 85 years old.
- Your memory and thinking problems should be mild (scoring 0.5 or 1 on the Clinical Dementia Rating scale).
- Your score on a standard memory test (MMSE) must be between 18 and 27.
- You must have a caregiver who can accompany you to appointments.
- You cannot have other brain conditions like stroke, epilepsy, or major psychiatric illness.
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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