Brain stimulation for older adults with memory and sleep issues
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can improve memory and sleep quality in older adults who are worried about their thinking abilities and have poor sleep. You'll receive personalized stimulation sessions, and researchers will track changes in your cognitive function and sleep.
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Who can take part
- You are Chinese and right-handed, aged 60–85.
- You have normal thinking skills for your age (as assessed by a quick memory test).
- You feel your memory or thinking has declined, and you have poor sleep quality.
- You do not have a history of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, brain tumor, or dementia.
- You are not currently taking psychiatric or sleep medications, and are not in another research study.
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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