Brain stimulation for behavior changes in early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) can help reduce troubling behavioral and psychological symptoms (like agitation or anxiety) in people with early Alzheimer's disease. Participants continue their usual medication and receive either real or fake stimulation to see if it improves symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with early Alzheimer's or a related condition
- Score between 10 and 27 on a standard memory and thinking test (MMSE)
- Have mild to moderate dementia (CDR score of 2 or less)
- On a common Alzheimer's medication (like donepezil) for at least 3 months
- No severe depression, psychosis, or other major psychiatric illness
- No history of seizures, head injury, stroke, or implanted brain or heart devices
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