Clinical trials: Cognition Disorders in Old Age
Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Disease-modifying Properties of Lithium in the Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease
Lithium salts have been used for the treatment of psychiatric disorders for over five decades, mostly as a mood-stabilizing drug.
- Trial name
- NCT01055392
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Memory Decline, Cognitive Decline
Anti-inflammatory Probiotics in Cognitive Functioning
The goal of this study is to explore the potential impact of an anti-inflammatory probiotic mixture of psychobiotics including Bifidobacterium longum Rosell®-175 and Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell®-52 on cognitive functions in…
- Conditions
- Memory Decline, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Aging
- Trial name
- CoProM (NCT07165977)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Online Cognitive Training in PD, MS and Depressed Patients Treated With Electroconvulsive Therapy
In Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis and depressed patients treated with electroconvulsive therapy, cognitive dysfunction is prevalent. However, treatment of these dysfunctions is in its infancy.
- Conditions
- Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Elderly Post Electric Convulsive Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT02525367
- Testing
- Online cognitive training, Active control condition
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer-like Dementia: Benefit of MRI and PET Imaging
The physio-pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains unknown and there is no cure. Thus, the search for objective markers of preclinical first signs of cognitive impairment, is currently a major public health issue.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Vascular Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT01815112
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging, Positron emission tomography
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Cognitive Impairment, Depression
The Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Maintaining Optimal Mental Health in Elderly People
The efficacy of EPA-DHA supplementation will be assessed in a randomized placebo-controlled trial with cognitive decline and early signs of depression as primary outcome measures.
- Trial name
- NCT00124852
- Testing
- n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 302 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Schizophrenia Disorders, Cognitive Impairment
Occurrence and Influencing Factors of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Patients With Schizophrenia and
ACT combined with stratified intervention improved cognitive function and quality of life in elderly schizophrenia patients by enhancing psychological flexibility and family support.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06949657
- Testing
- the conventional treatment group, the ACT group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Third People's Hospital, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Necrosis of Femoral Head, Knee Osteoarthritis
Probiotics Attenuate Postoperative Cognition Decline
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether perioperative probiotics can reduce the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and postoperative delirium.
- Conditions
- Necrosis of Femoral Head, Knee Osteoarthritis, Fracture of Neck of Femur, Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Trial name
- NCT04017403
- Testing
- Bifidobacterium triple live capsule
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Cardiac Surgery
PCO₂ Gap and Lactate as Predictors of POCD After Cardiac Surgery
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate whether intraoperative venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure difference (PCO₂ gap) and arterial lactate levels can serve as early predictors of postoperative…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT07843186
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Disorder, Dietary Supplements
INSIDE: Intervention in Nutritional Supplementation to Improve Cognitive Decline in Elderly.
This study investigates the effect of nutritional supplementation on cognitive performance in older adults over a 90-day period using a double-blind randomized controlled design.
- Trial name
- INSIDE (NCT07000500)
- Testing
- Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Maria Paço
Cognitive Dysfunction, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effect of Dual Task Exercise on Cognitive and Physical Function in the Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of the dual task exercise program on cognitive and physical function in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT05855785
- Testing
- dual task exercise, home exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Boramae Hospital
Cognitive Dysfunction
The Analysis of Gene Variants Related to POCD in Elderly Patients
The pathophysiology of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) following surgery may be related to Alzheimer's disease. Different studies show that; low levels of glial cell line-derived growth factor are found in both POCD…
- Trial name
- NCT05419596
- Testing
- Urologic Surgery
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathic Pain in Elderly People With Diabetes: Impact on Quality of Life and Cognition
This study was set out 1) Evaluate the impact of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and DPN-P (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain) on the overall Quality of Life (QoL) in elderly with Diabetic Mellitus (DM) and 2) Evaluate…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Cognitive Impairment, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT03909841
- Testing
- Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB), Chinese (Hong Kong) 12-item Short-Form Health Survey (version 2)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of a Computerised Cognitive Stimulation Versus Stimulating Leisure Activities
The aim of the study is to evaluate, at the level of global cognition, cognitive neuroconstructs, memory, verbal fluency, ADLs, IADLs, symptoms of depression and anxiety, the effectiveness of a personalised and adapted…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Randomized Controlled Trial, Subjective Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06058611
- Testing
- Cognitive stimulation, Stimulating leisure activities
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Aging
Effects of Gamma-tACS on Memory and Sleep
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of non-invasive transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) at gamma frequency in enhancing memory recall and modulating sleep network…
- Conditions
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Aging, Cognitive Decline, Memory
- Trial name
- NCT05907707
- Testing
- Gamma transcranial alternating current stimulation, Control transcranial alternating current stimulation, EEG headband
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Heart Failure, Congestive
Heart Failure, Functional and Cognitive Decline, and Psychiatric Symptoms in Nursing Home Patients
Heart failure is very common in the elderly, in whom it may lead to functional and intellectual problems. Functional problems include loss in the ability to perform basic tasks of daily living such as bathing or dressing.
- Trial name
- NCT00182065
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 586 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cognitive Dysfunction, Memory Disorders in Old Age
Network-targeted Theta-burst Stimulation for Episodic Memory Improvement in Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study is to see if stimulation of the brain can improve memory. The investigators will use a device called transcranial magnetic stimulation that can stimulate and activate a specific part of the brain that is…
- Trial name
- NCT04558164
- Testing
- Active Theta Burst Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Frail Elderly Syndrome, Mood
FOCUS Guidelines and Adherence to Physical Activity in Ageing Women.
The study aimed at assessing whether the guidelines from the European project FOCUS had an effect on adherence to a physical activity program in older women.
- Conditions
- Frail Elderly Syndrome, Mood, Quality of Life, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT03981965
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dietary Supplement for the Prevention of Cognitive Decline in a Very Elderly Population.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is effective in the prevention of progressive cognitive decline in elderly people aged 75 years or older.
- Trial name
- NCT01817101
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Alzheimer Dementia (AD), Elderly
Therapy of Alzheimer's Disease With Neurofeedback
The project aims to investigate in patients of Alzheimer's disease in a prodromal state (early state of the disease) compared to healthy subjects whether neurofeedback training with functional MRI (fMRI) can improve cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT03070821
- Testing
- rtfMRI neurofeedback training, 3T MRI
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Aachen
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Fortifying Healthy Behaviors, Optimizing Medical Therapies and Enhancing Cognitive Function in Older Adults-pilot Study
The purpose of this research study is to explore ways to improve motor, cognitive and immune functions for aging adults using multiple techniques like lifestyle changes and risk factor management, as well as medications and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Decline, Older Adults, Cardiovascular
- Trial name
- FOES (NCT07000734)
- Testing
- Risk managment, Dasatinib, Quercetin (dietary supplement)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine