Light and sound therapy for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new treatment that uses 40-Hz light and sound stimulation to potentially improve brain function in people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. It aims to see if this non-invasive therapy can help slow down memory loss and thinking problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease.
- You have a positive test for Alzheimer's biomarkers (like a PET scan, spinal fluid, or blood test).
- You are not currently taking anti-amyloid antibody medications and do not plan to during the study.
- You do not have other major brain disorders (like stroke, epilepsy, or head injury) that could affect the study.
- You are able to undergo MRI and EEG scans and tolerate light and sound stimulation.
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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