Clinical trials: Cognitive Function Decline
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Blood Flow Restriction and High-intense Resistance Training in Aging: Interactions Between Neuroplasticity and Muscle
BRAIN-M is a randomized controlled trial designed to examine the effects of a single bout or 12 weeks of blood-flow restriction training or high-intensity resistance training on cognitive function, brain health, muscular…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Decline, Sarcopenia, Frailty
- Trial name
- BRAIN-M (NCT05744167)
- Testing
- BFRT, MDRT
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian Sports University
Memory Complaint, Mild Cognitive Impairment
PET Imaging of the Translocator Proteine Ligands (TSPO) With [18 F] DPA-714 Biomarker of NeuroInflammation in Cognitive Decline (NIDECO)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in elderly subjects. AD is characterized by brain lesions like extracellular deposits of ß-amyloïd proteins in senile plaques and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles…
- Conditions
- Memory Complaint, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NIDeCo (NCT02062099)
- Testing
- [18F]DPA-714 PET/ [18F]AV-45 PET/neuropsychological assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Tours
Aging, Healthy
Cognitive Aging and Training With Video-games
The ageing of the population will inevitably lead to a growing number of older people living alone and in need of care. Given the high cost of geriatric care, a critical research issue is exploring ways to improve or maintain…
- Trial name
- NCT02007616
- Testing
- Non-action video game training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Patients Admitted to Non-neurological Rehabilitation Wards
Cognitive impairment is common among older adults hospitalized for non-neurological conditions but often goes unrecognized, particularly in rehabilitation settings where clinical attention is mainly focused on physical recovery.
- Conditions
- MCI, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Deficit
- Trial name
- COGinREHAB (NCT07731334)
- Testing
- Cognitive and clinical screening, Extended neuropsychological assessment, Blood biomarker sampling and APOE genotyping
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Cognitive Decline
Preventing Cognitive Decline
The study aims to understand the mechanisms and training effects of evidence-based body-mind training on improving cognitive performance and preventing cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT05446909
- Testing
- IBMT mindfulness, health education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health
Investigating the Combined Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia and Exercise on Cognitive and Cerebral Function in Middle-Aged Adults
This study investigates whether intermittent hypoxia (IH) and physical activity (PA), either alone or in combination (simultaneously or sequentially), can improve cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults (50-65…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health, Cerebral Oxygenation
- Trial name
- HYPOX-AGE (NCT06874387)
- Testing
- Hypoxia, intermittent, physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayoub Boulares
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
My Healthy Brain: Preserving and Promoting Brain Health Through Evidence-based Practices
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate early proof-of-concept for My Healthy Brain, an 8-week group program that directly targets multiple lifestyle factors associated with brain health and prevention of cognitive decline.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Old Age; Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT04537728
- Testing
- My Healthy Brain Version 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cognitive Decline, Memory Loss
Effects of Music and Dance on Cognition, Frailty, and Burden in Elderly Caregivers Living in Rural Communities
This research aims to analyze the effects of senior dance on the cognition, frailty, and burden in elderly caregivers of rural communities.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Memory Loss, Frail Elderly Syndrome, Burden, Dependency
- Trial name
- NCT03068299
- Testing
- Dance, Health care guidance
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Cognitive Decline, Heart Diseases
The Effect of Intranasal Insulin Administration on Cognitive Function After Cardiac Surgery.
Decline in cognitive function after surgery occurs most commonly in older patients and patients undergoing major surgeries, such as heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Decline, Heart Diseases, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT03324867
- Testing
- Regular insulin, Normal Saline Flush, 0.9% Injectable Solution
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Frail Elderly Syndrome
HOPE (Healthy Older People Everyday) To Age in Place
Certain clinical syndromes eg frailty, sarcopenia, dementia, depression, cognitive impairment, vision impairment, falls in older adults carry an increased risk for poor health outcomes and if identified early, can be prevented…
- Trial name
- NCT03797352
- Testing
- Multicomponent exercise
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sleep Apnea, Neurocognitive Decline and Brain Imaging in Patients With Subjective or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recurrent episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep that causes intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation and potentially lead to cardiometabolic and…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Subjective Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06150352
- Testing
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or other management for OSA per clinical indications.
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease, Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
TMS for Cognitive Decline in Aging and Preclinical AD
In this research study we want to learn more about the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation on motivation, memory, and brain-network function in cognitively unimpaired older adults and individuals with preclinical…
- Conditions
- Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease, Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06956300
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
Study of Magnetic Fields to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
To determine if low level magnetic fields can help to improve memory in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01313806
- Testing
- Resonator
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- pico-tesla Magnetic Therapies, LLC
Cognitive Decline, Neurophysiologic Abnormality
Effects of a Food Supplement on Cognitive and Neuropsychological Functioning in Older Adults.
The increase in life expectancy is associated with a gradual aging of the population so creating new needs arising from this new situation.
- Trial name
- NCT03145987
- Testing
- Vitis vinifera extract
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"
Taurine, Cognitive Decline
Taurine Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Patients With Diabetes
Diabetes has become important risk factors for threatening human life and health. Studies have shown that chronic hyperglycemia lead to microvascular brain injury. The more common types of dementia are Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Taurine, Cognitive Decline, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT03410173
- Testing
- Taurine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Third Military Medical University
Depression, Cognitive Decline
Attenuating DEPression With Internet CBT to Slow Cognitive Decline in Older ICU Survivors(ADEPT-ICU)
Depression affects one-third of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors and represents a potentially modifiable target to slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).
- Trial name
- ADEPT-ICU (NCT06627894)
- Testing
- Therapist-Assisted Internet Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Active Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Healthy
Effects of Dietary Interventions on the Aging Brain
The researchers will investigate whether caloric restriction or dietary supplementation could provide positive effects on general brain functions in healthy elderly people.
- Trial name
- NCT00996229
- Testing
- Caloric restriction, Omega-3 (fish oil capsules), Resveratrol
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Decline
Digital Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis
A DIGITAL THERAPEUTIC TO IMPROVE THINKING IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WHO: 65 participants with a confirmed diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) WHY: Purpose of the study is to compare the effect of 2 tablet-based brain training…
- Trial name
- DigCog (NCT03569618)
- Testing
- Tablet-based Game
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cognitive Decline
Open-Label Study of Omega 3 Oil Supplementation for Aging-Related Cognitive Decline
Aging-related cognitive decline may be affected by brain cholesterol and the health of cell membranes. Certain nutritional supplements have been proposed to support membrane health, and there is increasing interest in…
- Trial name
- NCT04484454
- Testing
- ProdromeNeuro Omega 3 Oil Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
Neuromodulation Effects in Older Adults
The current study is a mechanistic study to evaluate working memory gains from application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in older adults with mild cognitive impairments (MCI) compared to cognitively healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06665022
- Testing
- Active tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida