Clinical trials: Cognitive Disorder
Parkinson's Disease
Cognitive Rehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease
We are testing a computer game-style rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). People with PD often have difficulty with motor planning, such as initiating or starting movements.
- Trial name
- NCT01085968
- Testing
- PC based training
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Combat Disorders, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
A Placebo-Controlled Trial of D-Cycloserine and Exposure Therapy for Combat-PTSD
The primary aim of this project is to examine whether administration of D-Cycloserine (DCS), a partial N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor agonist that has been shown to facilitate fear extinction, enhances the therapeutic…
- Trial name
- NCT00371176
- Testing
- Exposure therapy, D-Cycloserine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
HIV Dementia, HIV-Associated Cognitive Motor Complex
Intranasal Insulin for the Treatment of HAND
Infection with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) can lead to problems with brain function, such as memory, concentration, judgment, and the speed or control of hands and legs.
- Trial name
- NCT03081117
- Testing
- Insulin, intranasal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Presbycusis, Bilateral, Alzheimer Disease 2 Due to Apoe4 Isoform
Hearing Aid and Individuals With Cognitive Disorders
This is a pilot study with the aim of evaluating the feasibility of the procedures of a future clinical trial that will help determine the impacts of hearing aid interventions on older patients with Alzheimer's Disease and…
- Conditions
- Presbycusis, Bilateral, Alzheimer Disease 2 Due to Apoe4 Isoform, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04049643
- Testing
- Audiologist-based fitting, Service-only Fitting, Device-only fitting
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Yu-Hsiang Wu
Parkinson Disease
Walking and mHealth to Increase Participation in Parkinson Disease
Identifying effective ways to improve function, slow decline and reduce disability is a high priority for people living with Parkinson disease and other chronic conditions.
- Trial name
- WHIPPD (NCT03517371)
- Testing
- mHealth delivered exercise program, Exercise only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Tinnitus
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Tinnitus
This study examined how useful it is to teach veterans coping skills for dealing with tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears.
- Trial name
- NCT00724152
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Tinnitus Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Alzheimer's Disease, Aging
aeRobic Exercise and Cognitive Health
The purpose of the aeRobic Exercise and Cognitive Health (REACH) study is to understand how an aerobic exercise intervention might help promote brain health and cognition, thereby delaying the onset of clinical symptoms of…
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT02384993)
- Testing
- Enhanced Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Schizophrenia
Evaluating Two Types of Cognitive Training in Veterans With Schizophrenia
Cognitive dysfunction is a major contributor to the poor community outcome of individuals with schizophrenia. Developing more effective cognitive remediation interventions is imperative to improve the daily lives of affected…
- Trial name
- NCT01891721
- Testing
- Brain Fitness Program (BFP), Cognitive Package (Cogpack), Commercial Computer Games (Sporcle)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Depression
Effectiveness of Telephone Versus Face-to-Face CBT in Treating People With Depression
This study will compare the effectiveness of telephone versus face-to-face administration of cognitive behavioral therapy in treating people with depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00498706
- Testing
- Telephone-administered cognitive behavioral therapy (T-CBT), Face-to-face administered CBT (FtF-CBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Stroke, Stroke Sequelae
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Post-Stroke Cognition
The investigators don't fully understand how, regardless of the size or location in the brain, minor strokes can result in significant problems with focus, attention, and multi-tasking that prevent individuals from returning to…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Depression, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04302493
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Stroke Support Group (SSG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Breast Cancer, Cognitive Change
Computerized Cognitive Training in Breast Cancer Survivors
For millions of cancer survivors, cognitive impairment is a prevalent, severe, and persistent problem that is associated with other symptoms (depressive symptoms, anxiety and fatigue), poorer work ability, and poorer quality of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive Change, Cognitive Impairment, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05570604
- Testing
- Sweep Seeker, Bird Safari, Jewel Diver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Schizophrenia
The Effects of Nicotine on Cognition in Schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have a variety cognitive deficits and nicotine has been shown to normalize some of these deficits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of nicotine on cognition in schizophrenia.We…
- Trial name
- NCT00383747
- Testing
- transdermal nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The purpose of this study is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of combined medication and psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Trial name
- NCT00620776
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Venlafaxine XR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer
Prasterone (Dehydroepiandrosterone) in Treating Postmenopausal Cancer Survivors With Vaginal Symptoms
RATIONALE: Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may help relieve vaginal symptoms in female cancer survivors. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial studies DHEA to see how well it works compared to placebo in treating postmenopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT01376349
- Testing
- prasterone
- Where
- 280 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 464 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Nicotine Dependence
Pilot Study of Tolcapone in Smokers
The goals of this within-subject pilot study are: (1) assess the feasibility and safety of administering the Catechol-O-Methyl-Transferase (COMT) inhibitor, tolcapone, to smokers, and (2) explore whether tolcapone may reduce…
- Trial name
- NCT01202955
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Spinal Cord Injuries, Hand Weakness
Cognitive-based Prosthetics to Improve Grasp and Reaching After SCI
Rehabilitation of functional movements after spinal cord injury (SCI) requires commitment and engagement to the processes of physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04577573
- Testing
- Cognition glove, Sensory brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Time
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the researchers can help people change the amount of time they spend in sitting activities and whether this change might improve health outcomes.
- Trial name
- ReST-MCI (NCT02878486)
- Testing
- Jawbone Up, Physical Activity Education, ActivPAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
A 3 Year Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Low Dose Ladostigil in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with the investigational drug ladostigil will delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease(AD) in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01429623
- Testing
- ladostigil hemitartrate
- Where
- 12 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Avraham Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Huntington Disease
Proof of Concept of an Anaplerotic Study Using Brain Phosphorus Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Huntington Disease
The purpose of this project is to study the efficacy of an anaplerotic treatment on brain energy profile evolution at an early stage of the Huntington disease.
- Trial name
- TRIHEP2 (NCT01882062)
- Testing
- Triheptanoin 1g/kg/day
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France