Clinical trials: Cognition Disorders
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease
Comparison of PET Amyloid Imaging in Japanese and Western Subjects
This was a Phase 2, multicenter study to assess the extent and patterns of [18F] flutemetamol uptake in the brains of 3 groups of Japanese subjects: healthy volunteers (HV), amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), and probable…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT02813070
- Testing
- [18F] Flutemetamol
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Cognitive Dysfunction
Probing Cortical Excitability and Cognitive Function With TMS
The overarching purpose of this study is to develop a technique that is capable of identifying neurophysiological biomarkers sensitive enough to detect preclinical dementia by integrating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)…
- Trial name
- NCT03652012
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Metabolism - Cerebral Energy
The Efficient Brain Study
Cerebral energy metabolism declines with advanced aging, and is implicated in age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other forms of neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson's disease).
- Trial name
- NCT02771366
- Testing
- Fermented Papaya Preparation, Granulated Sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Cognitive Training for Diabetes Self-Management
The overall objective of this study is to determine the effects of a comprehensive cognitive rehabilitation intervention on biological, cognitive, and diabetes self-management outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04831775
- Testing
- Memory, Attention, and Problem Solving Skills for Diabetes, Brain Games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action
The lack of efficacious research-based interventions for such vulnerable older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/RD) and their caregivers (CGs) is a significant public health problem.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson Disease Dementia
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT03550131)
- Testing
- Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action (IDEA), Reducing Disabilities in Alzheimer's Disease (RDAD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 322 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction
Vascular Mechanisms for the Effects of Loss of Ovarian Hormone Function on Cognition in Women
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause and estrogen levels fall. The ovarian hormone estrogen is important for supporting normal cognitive function, and changes in brain activity and…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02122198
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate, Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative Cognitive Screening of Elderly Surgical Patients
The objectives of this pilot study are: 1. to determine whether a short cognitive test battery administered in the preadmission test center can be used to cognitively stratify elderly patients presenting for elective surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT01826825
- Testing
- Cognitive Screen, Mini-Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Healthy
A Pilot Study of the Effects of BCG Immunization on CSF and Blood-based Biomarkers in Older Adults.
A pilot study of the effects of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04507126
- Testing
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Functionally-tailored Oral Care Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The specific aims of this study are: Aim 1. Develop a staged and modifiable dyadic oral care intervention to provide functionally-tailored oral care rehabilitation for community-dwelling persons with dementia (PWD) and need-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04238520
- Testing
- Functionally Tailored Oral Care Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Chen
Schizophrenia
Oculomotor and Spatial Cognition Deficits in Schizophrenia
DESCRIPTION: (Verbatim from the Applicant's Abstract) Abnormalities of eye movement control and spatial cognition are well-established deficits in schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00931996
- Testing
- Antipsychotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Impairment
SNIFF Multi-Device Study 2
The SNIFF Device study will involve using one of three devices to administer insulin through each participant's nose or intra-nasally, accompanied by a lumbar puncture.
- Trial name
- NCT04199767
- Testing
- 20 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company), 40 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Applying a Person-Centered Approach to Enhance Cognitive Training in Senior Living Community Residents With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Computerized cognitive interventions (CCIs) have been increasingly widely implemented among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- CogT-PACT (NCT03292705)
- Testing
- PEP, CCI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Healthy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Control of Cognition (Naltrexone, Methylphenidate, and ADHD Study (NMAS))
The goal of this research is to understand the functioning of 'regulatory circuits' in the brain. We are also interested in how the medications methylphenidate and naltrexone affect these regulatory circuits.
- Trial name
- NMAS (NCT01993108)
- Testing
- Methylphenidate, Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Metformin Effect on Brain Function in Insulin Resistant Elderly People
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other forms of dementia are rapidly increasing with the aging of the population, and show a clear preponderance among people with insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal
- Trial name
- NCT03733132
- Testing
- Metformin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Duarte Galactosemia
Intervention and Outcomes in Duarte Galactosemia
The purpose of this study is to learn about Duarte galactosemia (DG). This study will examine the possible effects of Duarte galactosemia (DG) in children, and determine whether dietary exposure to milk in infancy or early…
- Trial name
- NCT02519504
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 566 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms
Effects of Bright Light Therapy in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or "concussions" are an increasingly prevalent injury in our society. Patients with post-concussion syndrome have been shown to have deficits on tests of short term memory, divided attention…
- Conditions
- Concussion, Mild, Post-Concussion Symptoms, Sleep Problems
- Trial name
- NCT01747811
- Testing
- wavelength-1 bright light, wavelength-2 bright light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Brain Diseases, Memory Disorders
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Learning and Memory and Emotion Regulation
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the impact of low intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP) to two different brain regions, the amygdala and entorhinal cortex, in older adults.
- Conditions
- Brain Diseases, Memory Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- LIFUPMEMEMOT (NCT03717922)
- Testing
- Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation to Amygdala, Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation to Entorhinal Cortex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Adherence, Treatment, Retention
KNA Proof-of-Concept
The intervention program proof-of-concept was assessed as a single-arm, within-subjects clinical study with a target enrollment of 10 participants with possible or probable amnestic MCI.
- Conditions
- Adherence, Treatment, Retention, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
- Trial name
- NCT04968041
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Ketogenic Nutrition Adherence Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University