Ear stimulation device study for vascular dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that stimulates a nerve in your ear to help with memory and thinking problems caused by small blood vessel damage in the brain. It's for people with vascular dementia or a milder form called vascular mild cognitive impairment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 89 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with vascular dementia or vascular mild cognitive impairment in the last year, and an MRI shows specific changes in your brain.
- You have a caregiver who is with you at least 8 hours each week.
- You have stable memory or thinking medication you've been taking for at least 4 weeks.
- You are willing and able to follow the study schedule and procedures.
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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