Clinical trials: Cognition Function
Schizophrenia
Clinical Trial of Tolcapone for Cognition in Schizophrenia
This study will evaluate whether Tolcapone improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Talcapone is a drug that has been FDA approved for Attention Deficit Disorder and allegedly increase the…
- Trial name
- NCT00044083
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal
Executive Functioning Training Study
Cognitive aging in people with HIV (PWH) is of increasing concern for several reasons: 1) between 52%-59% of PWH experience cognitive impairment known as HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) which impacts everyday…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal, Cognitive Performance, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT05598047)
- Testing
- Executive Functioning Training
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntington Disease
28-Day Study of SAGE-718 on Functioning Capacity in Participants With Huntington's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the magnitude of the baseline difference between participants with early Huntington's Disease (HD) and healthy participants (HP) with respect to measures of cognitive performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05358821
- Testing
- SAGE-718
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity, Poor Glycemic Control
The Consumption of Beef on Appetite and Cognitive Function
The purpose of the main study is to determine whether the daily consumption of protein-rich meals containing high quality, lean beef products improves appetite control and cognitive function during a weight maintenance diet.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Poor Glycemic Control, Dietary Interventions
- Trial name
- NCT02614729
- Testing
- Standard Protein-Plant, Even Distribution (SP-PLANT-EVEN), Standard Protein-Beef, Even Distribution (SP-BEEF-EVEN), High Protein-Beef, Even Distribution (HP-BEEF-EVEN)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Rivastigmine in the Treatment of Postoperative Delirium: a Pilot Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative administration of Rivastigmine prevents the incidence of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing major surgery as well as postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00835159
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Healthy
Phenytoin as a Neuroprotective Agent Against Corticosteroid-induced Functional Imaging Changes
The purpose of this research is to determine if patients who receive phenytoin (also commonly known as Dilantin) before taking corticosteroids will show less memory impairment and hypomanic symptoms (feelings of agitation…
- Trial name
- NCT00591006
- Testing
- Phenytoin (brand name Dilantin), Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Cognitive Function
Ca:Mg Ratio and Cognitive Function
Between 2000 and 2015, mortality due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) increased by 123%. No drugs have yet been approved to stop or slow the progression of AD.
- Trial name
- NCT04196023
- Testing
- Magnesium glycinate
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Consumption of Potatoes, Avocados and Chickpeas and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Cognitive impairment is also a major risk factor for development of dementia later in life. Findings from the investigators studies suggest that the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin may be important in cognitive function in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01620567
- Testing
- avocado, potato or chickpea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Aging
Oxytocin's Effect on Socioemotional Aging
This study will investigate the extent to which intranasal oxytocin affects changes in social decision making and evaluations of others.
- Trial name
- NCT01823146
- Testing
- Oxytocin spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Individuals
Psychometric Properties of IntelliSpace Cognition
This study aims to validate the tests that are on the IntelliSpace Cognition platform and to establish normative data for these tests.
- Trial name
- NCT03801382
- Testing
- IntelliSpace Cognition (ISC), Paper-Pencil Tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Cognitive Change
Impact of Challenging Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults
The study will enroll 90 participants in the "Impact of Challenging Engagement" study and assign them to one of three groups: high-demand photography, moderate-demand photography, and active placebo.
- Trial name
- engAGE (NCT03962439)
- Testing
- High-Demand Photography, Moderate-Demand Photography, At-Home Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall
Bingocize: A Novel Mobile Application for Older Adult Health
This study tests the effectiveness of using a new mobile application (Bingocize®) to improve older adults' (a) adherence to an engaging exercise program, and (b) aspects of functional performance, health knowledge, dietary…
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall, Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
- Trial name
- Bingocize (NCT03629912)
- Testing
- Socially-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Kentucky University
Autism or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder
The Effects of Executive Functions and Social Cognition on Mental Health
The objective of this study is to analyze the effects of executive functions (EFs) and social-cognitive abilities on the associations between autistic traits and mental health indicators (depression, anxiety, and stress).
- Conditions
- Autism or Autistic Traits, Mental Health Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Social Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT06213194
- Testing
- MindZone
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ibn Haldun University
Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Improving Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted version of the Function Focused Care intervention, delivered by telephone, for improving aging in place for older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04212442
- Testing
- Independent Living Program for Affordable Housing.
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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)
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cognitive Function
Evaluation of DCTclock™ as a Cognitive Assessment Aid
The overall objective of this study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of DCTclock as an adjunctive tool for use by clinicians to evaluate cognitive function in adults aged 55-95.
- Trial name
- NCT03238001
- Testing
- DCTclock
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Digital Cognition Technologies
Hypertension
Hypertension, Intracranial Pulsatility and Brain Amyloid-beta Accumulation in Older Adults (HIPAC Trial)
The aim of this study is to determine if lowering blood pressure using FDA approved medication (antihypertensive drugs) alters brain pulsatility and reduces brain amyloid beta protein accumulation in older adults.
- Trial name
- HIPAC (NCT03354143)
- Testing
- Standard Care, Intensive Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center