Intermittent deep brain stimulation for early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment that sends gentle electrical pulses to a part of the brain involved in memory and thinking. It is for people with early-stage Alzheimer's who live at home and have a caregiver who can help.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You have early-stage Alzheimer's disease confirmed by a special PET scan.
- You live at home and have a caregiver who can join you in the study.
- You score 21 or higher on a standard memory test (MMSE).
- Your dementia symptoms are mild to moderate (CDR global score 0.5 to 1.0).
- You have not had a major psychiatric disorder, recent head injury, or other brain condition.
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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