Brain stimulation to improve memory in dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) can help improve memory and thinking in people with dementia. By measuring your brain waves first, researchers hope to tailor the stimulation to your specific needs.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a similar dementia by a doctor.
- You are able to understand and follow instructions in English.
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You do not have a pacemaker or certain metal implants in your body (titanium is okay).
- You have no history of seizures or epilepsy and are not taking medications that increase seizure risk.
- You are not allergic to rubbing alcohol.
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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