Clinical trials: Cognitive Function
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Assessment of Attentional and Executive Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis Using Techniques of Virtual Reality
Since many years cognitive disorders are a main topic of clinical research in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as there could be observed early on in the disease and could induce with time in patients significant socio-professional…
- Trial name
- SEPREV (NCT01805336)
- Testing
- Assessment of attentional functions by traditional tests, Assessment of attentional functions by virtual reality tests, Assessment of executive functions by traditional tests
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Overweight, Obesity
The Effects of Including Almonds in a Weight Loss Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether inclusion of almonds in a weight loss regimen will augment the rate of weight loss, promote a greater fat mass/fat-free mass ratio of weight loss, improve blood pressure and…
- Trial name
- NCT02360787
- Testing
- Energy restriction, Almonds (15% kcal/day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Time-in-bed Restriction in Older Adults With Sleep Difficulties With and Without Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease affects approximately 5.6 million adults over age 65, with costs expected to rise from $307 billion to $1.5 trillion over the next 30 years.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Sleep, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- ALPS (NCT05138848)
- Testing
- Time in Bed Restriction, Sleep Schedule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Schizophrenia, Caffeine
The Impact of Caffeine on Cognition in Schizophrenia
Caffeine is the most used psychoactive drug in Canada, with regular consumption by 88% of the adult population, While rates of caffeine consumption are considered to be high in the general population, there is some evidence that…
- Trial name
- NCT02832401
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Schizophrenia, Nicotine Addiction
Effects of rTMS on Cigarette Smoking and Cognition in Schizophrenia
Cigarette smoking rates are extremely high in persons with schizophrenia and this increases the risk of disease and death due to tobacco-related disorders.
- Trial name
- rTMSsmokelab (NCT01523730)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Cognition, Affect (Mental Function)
BiomeBakery Project
This study aims to investigate the chronic effects of prebiotic fibre-fortified functional bakery product on cognitive, affective, inflammatory, metabolic, and anthropometric outcomes in healthy adults aged 60-75 years with mild…
- Conditions
- Cognition, Affect (Mental Function), C Reactive Protein
- Trial name
- NCT06796712
- Testing
- Prebiotic fibre fortified bread roll, Regular bread roll
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Carrier of Phenylketonuria, Healthy
Impact of Phenylalanine Elevations on Brain and Cognition in Adult PKU Carriers
The goal of this clinical trial is to advance our understanding of the cognitive and neurophysiologic sequelae associated with suboptimal phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism in heterozygous carriers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
- Trial name
- NCT07220265
- Testing
- Phenylalanine (Phe)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Effect of Single Dose Intranasal Insulin On Cognitive Function
The purpose of the study is to find out how a small dose of insulin might affect memory, the ability to concentrate, and improve your daily functioning in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00646581
- Testing
- Insulin (Humulin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Mood Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder
Unobtrusive Monitoring of Affective Symptoms and Cognition Using Keyboard Dynamics (UnMASCK)
Mood disorders are associated with significant financial and health costs for the United States, partially due to cognitive problems in these patients that can worsen disease course and impair treatment response.
- Conditions
- Mood Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder I, Bipolar Disorder II
- Trial name
- UnMASCK (NCT04358900)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Disease Modifying Potential of 5mg of Melatonin on Cognition and Brain Health in Aging
The study will examine whether 5mg melatonin (over the counter, OTC) over a 9-month period improves Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers and cognitive function in two groups of individuals: those with mild cognitive impairment…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03954899
- Testing
- melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Natalie Denburg
Alcohol Aftereffects, Anxiety
A Clinical Study to Assess the Effects of JoyRise Recovery Powder on Mitigating Alcohol Aftereffects.
This study assesses the effectiveness of JoyRise Recovery Powder in reducing alcohol aftereffects, cognitive impairment, and anxiousness among participants aged 35-54 who consume alcohol.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Aftereffects, Anxiety, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06575972
- Testing
- JoyRise Recovery Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joyrise
Elderly, Exercise
Exergaming for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
This study aimed to utilize an interactive exergame mat system to develop a novel cognitive-physical training program and explore the training effects on physical performance, cognitive function, dual-task walking (DTW), and fall…
- Trial name
- NCT04284709
- Testing
- cognitive-physical training
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Surgery--Complications
Effect of Multimodal Postoperative Rehabilitation on Functional and Cognitive Decline
Older adults, especially those with frailty, have a higher risk for complications, functional and cognitive decline after urgent surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05290532
- Testing
- Individualized exercise training
- Volunteers
- 218 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital of Navarra
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Impairment
Early Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis
Cognitive impairment is one of the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and it may occur during the first years of the disease. It usually affects attention, information processing speed and short term memory.
- Trial name
- CogniSEP (NCT01157728)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Cognitive Functioning of Healthy Individuals, Hispanic
Norms and Validation for IntelliSpace Cognition Spanish Version
This study aims to validate and provide applicable norms for the United States (US) Spanish versions of the IntelliSpace Cognition (ISC) neuropsychological tests.
- Trial name
- NCT05210777
- Testing
- observation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Frailty, Physical Activity
VIVIFRAIL Program in Improving the Frailty and Physical Function in the Elderly
The global population is aging, and Taiwan has become an aging society. The aging population continues to rise. When the physical function and mental state of the elderly gradually decline, it is easy for the elderly to enter a…
- Conditions
- Frailty, Physical Activity, Cognitive Function
- Trial name
- NCT05935319
- Testing
- Vivifrail
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Hot Flashes
Effect of Soy on Cognition and Hot Flashes in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Testosterone Suppression Therapy
This study will look at the effects of a soy supplement called Revival on memory, quality of life, and hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are being treated with testosterone suppression therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00245518
- Testing
- Isoflavone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Depression Disorder, Anxiety
Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults
Nuts have a high nutrient density, and numerous studies have reported their cardiometabolic benefits. Although observational studies in adults have indicated a potential link between nut consumption and improved mental health…
- Conditions
- Depression Disorder, Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress
- Trial name
- NUTS4BRAIN-RCT (NCT07292610)
- Testing
- mixed nuts. Group A, mixed nuts. Group B, control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Aging
Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults With Intermittent Hypoxia and Cognitive Training
The current study will investigate methods for enhancing cognitive training (CT) effects in healthy older adults by employing a combination of interventions facilitating neural plasticity and optimizing readiness for learning.
- Trial name
- EXCITE (NCT03957213)
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia, Computerized Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Sleep, Gut Microbiome
Impact of Nutritional Supplementation on Sleep Quality and Gut Microbiome Composition in Older Adults
The aim of this study is to assess the impact of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation on sleep quality and gut microbiome composition in older adults with normal cognition vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04078724
- Testing
- 5-HTP, Without 5-HTP
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore