Clinical trials: Cognitively Normal Older Adults
Alzheimer's Disease
Valproic Acid in Subjects With Intact Cognition - Proof of Concept Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of administration and effects of valproic acid on clusterin expression in cognitively-intact, healthy, elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- VPA (NCT01729598)
- Testing
- Valproic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gregory Jicha, 323-5550
Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of EGb761® on Brain Glucose Metabolism in Three Groups of Elderly Defined by Cognitive Functions
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of EGb761®, in comparison to placebo, on cerebral glucose metabolism, in three groups of elderly patients: newly diagnosed mild Alzheimer's disease (AD), memory complaint patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00814346
- Testing
- EGb761®
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
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
Alzheimer's Disease
Ability Of ([18F]-AV-45) PET Scan to Distinguish Alzheimer's Disease Subjects From Cognitively Normal Individuals
This study will evaluate the performance characteristics of a novel [18F] amyloid detection ligand (18F]-AV-45) with respect to its ability to distinguish patients with clinically-diagnosed probable Alzheimer's disease from…
- Trial name
- NCT00855868
- Testing
- florbetapir F 18, [11C]-PIB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Late Onset Alzheimer Disease
Measuring Brain Amyloid Plaque Load in Older Adults Using BAY 94-9172
The overall goal of this project is to establish and validate biomarkers associated with the risk and progression of late onset Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT01222351
- Testing
- BAY 94-9172 (Florbetaben)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Metabolic Syndrome, Normal Cognition
Ketone Ester Effects on Biomarkers of Brain Metabolism and Cognitive Performance in Cognitively Intact Adults 55 Years Old or Older
Background: In Alzheimer s disease (AD) the brain cannot use glucose as a fuel. The brain can use ketones as a fuel instead of glucose. Researchers want to test a supplement, Ketone Ester (KE).
- Trial name
- NCT04421014
- Testing
- Ketone Ester drink
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)