Clinical trials: Brain Modulation
Aging, Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Memory Enhancement in Aging With Optimal Dosing
This project optimizes high-resolution transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) to improve memory in healthy older adults, advancing drug-free approaches for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD).
- Conditions
- Aging, Noninvasive Brain Stimulation, Memory
- Trial name
- NCT07461584
- Testing
- 1-day patterned tACS, 3-day patterned tACS, 5-day patterned tACS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Neuroprotective Effects of Risperdal on Brain and Cognition in 22q11 Deletion Syndrome
Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) is a neurogenetic condition associated with a high risk of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04639960
- Testing
- Risperdal
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
Menopause
Estrogen and Serotonin on Changing Brain Chemistry
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of estrogen and serotonin on cognition, emotional processing, and brain activation.
- Trial name
- NCT01208324
- Testing
- estrogen patch, Amino acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Healthy
Meditation and Yogic Breathing-driven Modulation of Neurofluid Coupling and Brain Clearance
This study will examine whether meditation and yogic breathing can alter brain fluid movement and waste clearance in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- SPANDHA (NCT07903688)
- Testing
- Nadi Shuddhi, Shoonya Meditation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Migraine
Chronic Pain and Conditioned Pain Modulation After on Line-behavioral Approach
Chronic pain is a disabling condition associated with progressive changes and decline in psychological wellbeing. According with a modern conceptualization, pain has to be considered a biopsychosocial disorder where biological…
- Trial name
- Be-Home-Pain (NCT04859374)
- Testing
- Mindfullness, treatment as usual (TAU) (pharmacological)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Stroke, Hemispatial Neglect
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Task-Specific Practice for Post-stroke Neglect
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of three different rehabilitation training sessions that combine non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS) with arm rehabilitation training…
- Trial name
- NCT02892097
- Testing
- tDCS, Repetitive task-specific practice (RTP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Metabolic Processes
The Effects of Differing Cognitive Task Demands on Whole-body Energy Metabolism and Cerebral Blood-flow: Modulation by Multivitamins/Minerals and Coenzyme Q10
When completing difficult tasks, the brain requires faster delivery of energy sources (oxygen and glucose) via the blood. There is evidence to suggest that some nutritional supplements may increase blood circulation in the brain…
- Trial name
- NCT02381964
- Testing
- Supradyn® (1RDA+CoQ10), Supradyn® (3RDA)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
HIV Dementia
Modulation of Monocyte Activation by Atorvastatin in HIV Infection
Activated monocytes play a key role in the pathogenesis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Individuals with HAND have expanded populations of activated monocytes.
- Trial name
- NCT01263938
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Typically Developing Children
The Effect of Perturbation Training on Reactive Balance in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The aim of this project was to evaluate whether perturbation training influences reflex modulation in children with spastic CP and whether changed reflex modulation leads to improved reactive balance and walking.
- Trial name
- NCT07818928
- Testing
- Balance training on a moving platform
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Modulating Cortical Dynamics of Dual-task Standing in MCI
The investigators have designed a brain stimulation study to understand its effect on an individual's standing, walking, and thinking abilities in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairments (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT05680701
- Testing
- real tACS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Overweight, Obesity
Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Combined With Lifestyle Intervention for Visceral Fat Reduction in Adults With Overweight or Obesity
This is a single-center, randomized, open-label controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment and data analysis. Fifty adults with overweight or obesity (body mass index [BMI] >= 24 kg/m2) and a sedentary lifestyle will be…
- Trial name
- taVNS (NCT07907029)
- Testing
- transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), Standardized lifestyle program (calorie-restricted diet plus aerobic exercise)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Healthy, Tooth Extraction
Pain Pathways in the Brain
This study will evaluate brain pathways involved in feeling pain and pain relief following administration of pain medication. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be used to measure brain activity at sites that become more…
- Trial name
- NCT00078364
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Seizures, Seizure Disorder
Modulating Movement Intention Via Cortical Stimulation
The purpose of this protocol is to learn about movement intention and volition. To improve such knowledge, investigators will conduct sub-studies using multiple non-invasive methodologies.
- Conditions
- Seizures, Seizure Disorder, Psychogenic Movement Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03233399
- Testing
- rTMS of left or right angular gyrus (AG) or frontal cortex (FC), Anodal tDCS of left or right AG or FC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
Proton Beam or Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Preserving Brain Function in Patients With IDH Mutant Grade II or III Glioma
This randomized phase II clinical trial studies the side effects and how well proton beam or intensity-modulated radiation therapy works in preserving brain function in patients with IDH mutant grade II or III glioma.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Diffuse Astrocytoma
- Trial name
- NCT03180502
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Brain Network Modulation and Alcohol Use
The investigators will use real-time fMRI neurofeedback to enhance participants' ability to control their ability to modulate alcohol valuation.
- Trial name
- RP2B (NCT04828577)
- Testing
- Real Time Neurofeedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Refractory Epilepsy
Modulation of Emotion Perception in Humans Via Amygdala Stimulation
This study will enroll patients with epilepsy who are being evaluated for epilepsy surgery and have intracranial EEG electrodes.
- Trial name
- NCT05292183
- Testing
- Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Somatosensory Function, Balance Control
Brain Stimulation for Foot-sole Sensation in Older Adults With Foot-sole Somatosensory Deficits
In older adults, diminished sensation of the legs and feet is highly prevalent and causes poor balance and reduced mobility. This type of sensation is not only dependent upon the receptors and nerves in the legs and feet, but…
- Conditions
- Somatosensory Function, Balance Control, Mobility
- Trial name
- BSFS (NCT06771531)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hebrew SeniorLife
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Connectomic Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for people suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) whose symptoms have failed to improve after years and multiple methods of intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05160129
- Testing
- Selective focal stimulation of ALIC-pathways
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Intracerebral Haemorrhage
STOP-MSU: Stopping Haemorrhage With Tranexamic Acid for Hyperacute Onset Presentation Including Mobile Stroke Units
The study is a prospective phase II randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled investigator-driven trial in acute intracerebral haemorrhage patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03385928
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Normal saline
- Where
- 25 sites in Australia, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Neuroscience Trials Australia
Dysarthria, Stroke
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance Treatment of Dysarthria Post-stroke
The proposed study aims to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation can enhance the effect of speech therapy in post-stroke patients with dysarthria.
- Trial name
- NCT04780230
- Testing
- tDCS active
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University