Personalized brain stimulation for behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to see if it can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms like agitation or mood changes in people with Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is personalized based on brain imaging and is given over several sessions.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
- Your score on a memory test (MMSE) is between 10 and 24
- Your level of dementia is mild to moderate (CDR 0.5 to 2)
- You have behavioral symptoms like agitation, anxiety, or irritability (NPI score of 4 or more)
- You are 50 years or older and right-handed
- You have been on a stable dose of Alzheimer's medication for at least a month
- You do not have a history of seizures, stroke, or other neurological conditions
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted device that is not MRI-safe
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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