Clinical trials: Dementia Disorder
Alzheimer Disease
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation Combined With 40Hz Sound Stimulation for Treatment Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive cognitive decline, and cognition is associated with cerebral concussion. Previous studies have found reduced gamma energy in the brain of AD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05251649
- Testing
- tACS combined with 40 Hz sound stimulation, Transcranial alternating current stimulation, 40 Hz sound stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Patient Engagement, Behavioral Symptoms
How to Bathe a Person With Dementia? A Bathing Intervention Based on Basale Stimulation® for People With Moderate to Severe Dementia
Brief summary Resisted behaviours that occur during showering of People with Dementia (PwD) cause greater discomfort for caregivers and may occur as a result of embarrassment and shame that the person with dementia may be…
- Trial name
- NCT05353049
- Testing
- Bathing technique based on Basale Stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Mild
Cognitive Screening Made Easy for PCPs - R33 Phase
This project will facilitate early detection of cognitive decline in older adults through development and implementation of an automated risk assessment and cognitive screening tool for use in primary care.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Mild, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06162026
- Testing
- RACS app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Alzheimer's Disease
fMRI of Vulnerable Brain Regions in Persons at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the organization of memory and develop future methods for early detection of AD. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we examine the responsiveness of the brain to memory…
- Conditions
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Adult Children
- Trial name
- ALZ (NCT00478491)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Primary Tauopathies, Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome
BIIB092 in Primary Tauopathies: CBS, nfvPPA, sMAPT, and TES
A Phase 1b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Cohort Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Preliminary Efficacy Study of Intravenously Infused BIIB092 in Patients with Four Different…
- Conditions
- Primary Tauopathies, Corticobasal Degeneration Syndrome, Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration With Tau Inclusions, MAPT Mutation Carriers, Symptomatic
- Trial name
- TauBasket (NCT03658135)
- Testing
- BIIB092
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Lewy Body Dementia
Safety and Efficacy of AR1005 in Patients with Lewy Body Disease
This study is a phase 2a, single-center, double-blind and randomized clinical trial that evaluates the safety and efficacy of AR1005 administration in 60 patients with cognitive impairment due to Lewy body disease.
- Trial name
- AR1005 (NCT06537076)
- Testing
- AR1005, Rivastigmine 3 mg
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Trial of Oxaloacetate in Alzheimer's Disease (TOAD)
The purpose of this study is to determine if oxaloacetate (OAA) is safe and tolerable at doses of up to 2 grams per day in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- TOAD (NCT02593318)
- Testing
- Oxaloacetate (OAA) 1g, Oxaloacetate (OAA) 2g
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Russell Swerdlow
Huntington Disease
Safety and Efficacy of Fenofibrate as a Treatment for Huntington's Disease
The purpose of this research study is to study the safety and efficacy of fenofibrate, an FDA-approved drug for high cholesterol and/or elevated triglycerides (fats), as a treatment for Huntington's disease (HD).
- Trial name
- NCT03515213
- Testing
- Fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Quality of Life (QOL), Anxiety
Testing the Efficacy of the "Syd" App on Improving Quality of Life and Mental Health Among University Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using the "See Yourself Differently" (syd) app can help improve quality of life and mental health for university students in Saudi Arabia.
- Conditions
- Quality of Life (QOL), Anxiety, Stress, Affect (Mental Function)
- Trial name
- NCT06979778
- Testing
- See Yourself Differently (syd) mobile app
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- iamYiam Limited
Parkinson's Hallucinations, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Trial of Ondansetron as a Parkinson's HAllucinations Treatment
TOPHAT (Trial of Ondansetron as a Parkinson's HAllucinations Treatment) is a double blind, individually randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, flexible dose trial of ondansetron (8-24mg/day) as a treatment for…
- Trial name
- TOP HAT (NCT04167813)
- Where
- 23 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease
Honolulu Heart Program
To investigate coronary heart disease and stroke among American men of Japanese ancestry who were living on the island of Oahu in 1965. Morbidity and mortality surveillance of the original cohort is continuing.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00005123
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Alzheimer Disease
An Integrated Intervention of Computerized Cognitive Training and Physical Exercise in Virtual Reality for People With Alzheimer's Disease (JDome)
JDOME is a randomized controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a computerized cognitive training with the Brainer web platform and aerobic training with the JDOME system vs.
- Trial name
- JDome (NCT05402423)
- Testing
- Computerized cognitive training plus aerobic exercise with the JDome System, Computerized cognitive training plus aerobic exercise with standard exercise bike
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani
Care-resistant Behavior, Dementia
Reducing Care-Resistant Behaviors During Oral Hygiene in Persons With Dementia
The main purpose of this study is to test a method of providing mouth care to persons with dementia who live in nursing homes. The method of providing mouth care is designed to reduce fear in persons with dementia, so that these…
- Trial name
- NCT01363258
- Testing
- Care-resistant mouth care (MOUTh), Evidence-based mouth care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alzheimer Disease
Neuro RX Gamma - Pivotal Phase
The active Neuro RX Gamma device uses non-invasive near-infrared energy delivered to the brain with the intention to improve cognitive functioning and quality of life in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03484143
- Testing
- Active Neuro RX Gamma device
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Vielight Inc.
Elderly, Alzheimer Disease
Orexin and Tau Pathology in Cognitively Normal Elderly
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.
- Trial name
- NCT03053908
- Testing
- Actigraphy, Nocturnal Polysomnograpahy (NPSG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Remote Game-based Exercise Program for Cognitive and Motor Function Improvement
As our population ages, more older adults face motor-cognitive declines, increasing their risk of falls and fear of falling. Exercise is an effective way to maintain cognitive function, as supported by recent studies.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment, Memory Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05235113
- Testing
- Tele-Exergame Platform, No Tele-Exergame Platform
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Novel Neuroradiological Workflow for the Assisted DIAgnosis and Management of DEMentia with Artificial Intelligence
Identifying, screening and monitoring individuals at risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia is a formidable challenge. Neuroimaging, and in particular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is crucial to detect structural…
- Trial name
- DIADEMA (NCT06877182)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Contrast
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80,000 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS SYNLAB SDN
Alzheimer Disease
Does EVOO Induce Gene and Metabolic Changes in Healthy Subjects
Investigators' recent findings from the pilot clinical trial in MCI individuals demonstrated EVOO improved vascular function and memory.
- Trial name
- NCT05929924
- Testing
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Alzheimer Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Treating Hyperexcitability in AD With Levetiracetam
The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between cortical hyperexcitability, abnormalities of brain network function, and cognitive dysfunction in human patients with AD and whether administration of the antiepileptic…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- LeAD (NCT03875638)
- Testing
- Levetiracetam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alzheimer Disease
Fundus Camera Module for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects tens of millions of people just in Europe. It is typically detected in its late stage when irreversible damage has already occurred, and current treatments are mostly conservative or palliative.
- Trial name
- NCT06841848
- Testing
- Fundoscopic Exam
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia