Clinical trials: Cognition Function
Psychotic Disorder
Yoga and Aerobic Exercise in Psychosis
The current study aims to evaluate the impacts of yoga and aerobic exercise on neuro-cognitive function, symptoms and brain changes in early psychosis.
- Trial name
- YEP (NCT01207219)
- Testing
- Yoga therapy, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Hypertension, Mild Cognitive Impairment
CAndesartan vs LIsinopril Effects on the BRain
The aim of this study is to conduct a 1-year double blind randomized control trial comparing candesartan to lisinopril in 140 individuals with hypertension and executive mild cognitive impairment in their effects on executive…
- Trial name
- CALIBREX (NCT01984164)
- Testing
- Candesartan, Lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Paranoia, Schizophrenia
Oxytocin Treatment of Schizophrenia
Purpose: Test whether intranasal administration of the neuropeptide, oxytocin, improves social cognition, social functioning and decreases paranoia and other psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia.
- Conditions
- Paranoia, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
- Trial name
- OTS (NCT01028677)
- Testing
- intranasal spray with oxytocin, nasal spray without oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Aging, Cognitive Aging
Impact of Music Improvisation Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
This project will develop and test the effects and mechanisms of a music improvisation training intervention on self-regulation of older adults with and without MCI.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Aging, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- NCT05980286
- Testing
- Piano Improvisation, Music Listening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Children, Overweight
The Odense Overweight Intervention Study
Strong and consistent evidence have shown that overweight, including obesity, is an important risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.
- Conditions
- Children, Overweight, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- OOIS (NCT01574352)
- Testing
- Small intervention, Intervention camp
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Enhancement of Cerebral Vasoreactivity and Cognition by Intranasal Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes
Our goal is to determine the acute effects of intranasal insulin on regional perfusion and cognition of older adults. We propose a pilot study to examine the effect of a single dose of intranasal insulin on regional…
- Trial name
- NCT01206322
- Testing
- Intranasal insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of MK-0249 and an Alzheimer's Disease Medication on Cognitive Function in Adults With Alzheimer's Disease (MK-0249-023)
This study will evaluate acute symptomatic improvements in cognitive performance in healthy elderly participants with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00874939
- Testing
- MK-0249 7.5 mg, MK-0249 25 mg, Donepezil 5mg
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Psychoses, Substance-Induced
Prevention of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) Antagonist-induced Psychosis in Kids
Ketamine, an FDA approved anesthetic agent, is becoming the sedative/analgesic of choice for emergency sedation in children because it causes deep sedation with minimal respiratory depression in comparison to other available…
- Trial name
- NCT00205712
- Testing
- Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Renal Dialysis, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation in Kidney Disease
This is a double-blind placebo controlled pilot study to determine if vitamin D supplementation in hemodialysis (HD) patients will improve physical function and cognition.
- Trial name
- NCT01229878
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
A Randomized Study of Sativex on Cognitive Function and Mood: Multiple Sclerosis Patients
A study to compare the change in cognitive performance and psychological status of patients with spasticity due to Multiple Sclerosis when treated with Sativex or placebo, added to existing anti-spasticity therapy over a period…
- Trial name
- NCT01964547
- Testing
- Sativex
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's Disease, Sleep Disorder
Efficacy of Circadin® 2 mg in Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer Disease Treated With AChE Inhibitor
The aim of this exploratory randomized, placebo controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy of Circadin® 2mg in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease (AD) treated with the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor.
- Trial name
- NCT00940589
- Testing
- Circadin
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Israel and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Neurim Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Individuals Undergoing Cardiac and General Surgery
Hydroxychloroquine and Cognitive Function After Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether hydroxychloroquine decreases the relative leakage of the brain barrier after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03025087
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Time Restricted Eating
Cerebromicrovascular Effects of Time-Restricted Eating in Older Adults
The central hypothesis of this study is that closer adherence to time restricted eating (TRE) will improve endothelial function, neurovascular (NVC) responses, resulting in improved cognitive performance, potentially through…
- Trial name
- NCT05488652
- Testing
- Time restricted eating
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Schizophrenia
A Pilot Trial of Acute N-Acetylcysteine Effects on Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the amino acid supplement N-Acetylcysteine versus placebo on working memory and other cognitive functions in persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT01232790)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
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
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Efficacy and Safety of LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan on Cognitive Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
This study was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, active comparator trial designed to evaluate the overall effect of LCZ696 compared to valsartan on cognitive function as assessed by the CogState…
- Trial name
- PERSPECTIVE (NCT02884206)
- Testing
- LCZ696, Valsartan
- Where
- 135 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 592 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Single Versus Combination Medication Treatment for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a single drug versus a combination of drugs in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.
- Trial name
- Project1 (NCT00429273)
- Testing
- Guanfacine, Methylphenidate (MPH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI
Effects of Methylene Blue in Healthy Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study that aims to investigate the effect of 2-week and 12-week administration of USP methylene blue (MB) on cerebral blood flow, functional connectivity, memory and attention cognitive…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease
- Trial name
- MB2 (NCT02380573)
- Testing
- Methylene Blue, FD&C Blue # 2, Phenazopyridine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio