Clinical trials: Cognitive Impairment
Age-related Cognitive Decline
Remediation of Age-related Cognitive Decline: Vortioxetine and Cognitive Training
The purpose of this research study is to examine the potential benefits of vortioxetine in combination with at-home computerized cognitive training program to improve cognition, such as memory, attention, and concentration.
- Trial name
- BBS (NCT03272711)
- Testing
- Vortioxetine 10 mg, Cognitive training program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction
Vascular Mechanisms for the Effects of Loss of Ovarian Hormone Function on Cognition in Women
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause and estrogen levels fall. The ovarian hormone estrogen is important for supporting normal cognitive function, and changes in brain activity and…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02122198
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate, Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative Cognitive Screening of Elderly Surgical Patients
The objectives of this pilot study are: 1. to determine whether a short cognitive test battery administered in the preadmission test center can be used to cognitively stratify elderly patients presenting for elective surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT01826825
- Testing
- Cognitive Screen, Mini-Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Parkinson's Disease
Cognitive Decline in Non-demented PD
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between attention and quality of life and how rivastigmine and atomoxetine alter attention in non-demented persons with Parkinson's disease (PD).
- Trial name
- NCT01340885
- Testing
- Strattera, Exelon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Parkinson Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Low Frequency Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson's Disease
Prospective trial of low frequency deep brain stimulation of the ventral subthalamic nucleus to improve cognitive performance in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03204526
- Testing
- deep brain stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
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
Hearing Loss, Depression
Treating Hearing Loss to Improve Mood and Cognition in Older Adults
Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the third most common health condition affecting older adults after heart disease and arthritis and is the fifth leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT03321006
- Testing
- Phonak Audeo B-R 90 hearing aid device (Active), Duloxetine or escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Functionally-tailored Oral Care Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The specific aims of this study are: Aim 1. Develop a staged and modifiable dyadic oral care intervention to provide functionally-tailored oral care rehabilitation for community-dwelling persons with dementia (PWD) and need-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04238520
- Testing
- Functionally Tailored Oral Care Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Chen
Depression
Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in Improving Cognition and Function in Older Adults With Depression
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of methylphenidate in improving cognition and function in older adults with depression.
- Trial name
- NCT00602290
- Testing
- Citalopram, Methylphenidate (MPH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Hunter Syndrome
A Safety and Dose Ranging Study of Idursulfase (Intrathecal) Administration Via an Intrathecal Drug Delivery Device in Pediatric Patients With Hunter Syndrome Who Have Central Nervous System Involvement and Are Receiving Treatment With Elaprase®
Elaprase (idursulfase), a large molecular protein, is not expected to cross the blood brain barrier at therapeutic levels when administered intravenously.
- Trial name
- NCT00920647
- Testing
- Control, Idursulfase IT (1 mg), Idursulfase IT (10 mg)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Alzheimer Dementia
A Pilot of Methylphenidate in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Participants.
Investigators are doing this research study to find out if methylphenidate (MPH) can help people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or mild dementia likely due to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related disorders (ADRD).
- Trial name
- NCT03811847
- Testing
- Methylphenidate Extended Release Oral Capsule
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
A Study of XPro1595 in Patients With Early Alzheimer's Disease With Biomarkers of Inflammation
The goal of this Phase 2 Alzheimer's study is to determine whether 1.0 mg/kg XPro1595 confers a benefit on cognition, function, and biomarkers of white matter and to further evaluate safety and tolerability.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- MINDFuL (NCT05318976)
- Testing
- XPro1595
- Where
- 41 sites in Australia, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Inmune Bio, Inc.
Hunter Syndrome
Study of Intrathecal Idursulfase-IT Administered in Conjunction With Elaprase® in Pediatric Patients With Hunter Syndrome and Early Cognitive Impairment
Study HGT-HIT-094 is a multicenter study designed to determine the effect on clinical parameters of neurodevelopmental status of monthly IT administration of idursulfase-IT 10 mg for 12 months in pediatric patients with Hunter…
- Trial name
- AIM-IT (NCT02055118)
- Testing
- idursulfase-IT, No IT treatment
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Cognition
A Study to Compare Two Medications With an Inactive Medication and Look at the Effect on a Person's Mental Ability
The purpose is to compare solifenacin and oxybutynin with an inactive tablet and assess any potential effects on mental ability.
- Trial name
- SENIOR (NCT01126424)
- Testing
- Solifenacin, Oxybutynin
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Inc
Delirium
Recommendations and Alerting for Delirium Alleviation in Real-Time (RADAR)
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial that will test whether a multicomponent decision support system will improve the postoperative environment for neurocognitive and clinical recovery in older, high-risk surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT04007523
- Testing
- Family Support System, HELP Support System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Chemo-brain
Treatment of Post-Chemo Cognitive Impairment w/Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Chemobrain TMS)
In this pilot study, the investigators propose to test the efficacy of rTMS for the treatment of PCCI. Efficacy measures will include baseline and post-rTMS neuropsychological testing, functional MRI and biometry data using body…
- Trial name
- NCT04295720
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Dysfunction
A Study of JNJ-63733657 in Participants With Early Alzheimer's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of JNJ-63733657 versus placebo on clinical decline as measured by the Integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS), a composite of cognition and function.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Cognitive Dysfunction, Dementia
- Trial name
- Autonomy (NCT04619420)
- Testing
- JNJ-63733657
- Where
- 122 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 523 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Pain, Postoperative
Caffeine and Neurologic Recovery Following Surgery and General Anesthesia
The ongoing opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, and surgical patients are particularly vulnerable to opioid-dependency and related risks. Emerging data suggest that caffeine may reduce pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03577730
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate, Dextrose Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Impairment
SNIFF Multi-Device Study 2
The SNIFF Device study will involve using one of three devices to administer insulin through each participant's nose or intra-nasally, accompanied by a lumbar puncture.
- Trial name
- NCT04199767
- Testing
- 20 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company), 40 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Brain Energy for Amyloid Transformation in Alzheimer's Disease Study
The Brain Energy for Amyloid Transformation in AD (Alzheimer's disease) or BEAT-AD study will compare the effects of a ketogenic low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat diet in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- BEAT-AD (NCT03472664)
- Testing
- low carbohydrate/high fat diet, low fat/high carbohydrate diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences