Clinical trials: Functional Cognitive Disorder
Dyslipidemia
Evaluating PCSK9 Binding antiBody Influence oN coGnitive HeAlth in High cardiovascUlar Risk Subjects
This study evaluated change over time in neurocognitive testing in patients receiving statin therapy in combination with evolocumab (AMG 145), compared with patients receiving statin therapy in combination with placebo.
- Trial name
- EBBINGHAUS (NCT02207634)
- Testing
- Evolocumab, Background Statin Therapy
- Where
- 416 sites in United States, Australia and 28 more
- Volunteers
- 1,974 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Breast Cancer, Depression
The Effect of Melatonin on Depression, Anxiety, Cognitive Function and Sleep Disturbances in Breast Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 6 mg melatonin daily for 1 week preoperatively to 12 weeks postoperatively on depressive symptoms, anxiety, cognitive function and sleep disturbances in breast cancer…
- Trial name
- MELODY (NCT01355523)
- Testing
- Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Melissa Voigt Hansen
Schizophrenia
Efficacy of Cognitive Remediation in Patients With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder Stabilized on Lurasidone
The investigators hypothesize that cognitive remediation will be superior to the active control group on the change from baseline to study end point of cognitive remediation phase on both co-primary outcome measures (standardized…
- Trial name
- NCT01173874
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment
Improving Aging in Place in Subsidized Housing
This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted version of the Function Focused Care intervention, delivered by telephone, for improving aging in place for older adults living in…
- Conditions
- Physical Disability, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT04212442
- Testing
- Independent Living Program for Affordable Housing.
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive Function in Elderly Marathon Runners
There is substantial research on the effects of physical exercise on cognitive functions. However, less attention has been paid on the requirements of training intensity and length to enhance cognitive abilities in the elderly.
- Trial name
- APSOEM (NCT01045031)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Aging, Healthy
ACTIVE: Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly
The purpose of the ACTIVE study was to test if cognitive training interventions could maintain functional independence in elders by improving basic mental abilities, with follow-up assessments through five years.
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT00298558)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,832 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Major Depressive Disorder
Aripiprazole Augmentation of SSRI Therapy in Treatment Refractory Depression
Our target population will have been adequately treated with one of three selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; escitalopram, citalopram, or sertraline) for at least 8-12 weeks and continue to experience symptoms of…
- Trial name
- NCT00608543
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Functioning Deficits in Veterans With PTSD
Approximately half a million Veterans receiving services at the VA have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is strongly associated with cognitive functioning deficits in areas of concentration, attention, memory, learning…
- Trial name
- CCTPTSD (NCT03696225)
- Testing
- Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT), Treatment as Usual (TAU)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Kidney Disease
Exercise Trial in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is exceedingly common in older adults, in whom it is associated with impairment in cognition and physical function.
- Trial name
- AWARD (NCT01462097)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise training, Health Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hypertension, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Brain Connections and Blood Pressure
This pilot randomized controlled study evaluates Mindfulness and DASH Diet resting state network and blood pressure in 36 (n=12 intervention; n=12 attention control; n = 12 control) Black and African American older adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT03736434
- Testing
- Mindfulness and DASH Diet Education, Education group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Psychotic Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder
Functional Rehabilitation of Older Patients With Schizophrenia
The primary purpose of this project is to evaluate the efficacy of a group therapy intervention, cognitive behavioral social skills training (CBSST), that teaches social functioning skills and cognitive-behavioral compensatory…
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT00237796
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST), Goal Focused Supportive Contact (GFSC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A Long Term Post-Marketing Study on the EffIcacy and Safety of Osmotic Release Oral System (OROS) Methylphenidate on the Cognitive Functions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Participants
The purpose of this long term post-marketing study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of osmotic release oral system methylphenidate hydrochloride (OROS-MPH) in participants with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT01933880
- Testing
- Osmotic Release Oral System Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (OROS-MPH), No intervention
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xian-Janssen Pharmaceutical Ltd.
Cognitive Change
Impact of Challenging Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults
The study will enroll 90 participants in the "Impact of Challenging Engagement" study and assign them to one of three groups: high-demand photography, moderate-demand photography, and active placebo.
- Trial name
- engAGE (NCT03962439)
- Testing
- High-Demand Photography, Moderate-Demand Photography, At-Home Engagement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Brain Tumors, Metastatic Disease
Donepezil in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Donepezil may help lessen confusion and fatigue and improve mood and quality of life in patients who have undergone radiation therapy for brain tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT00369785
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Metformin Effect on Brain Function in Insulin Resistant Elderly People
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other forms of dementia are rapidly increasing with the aging of the population, and show a clear preponderance among people with insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal
- Trial name
- NCT03733132
- Testing
- Metformin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Schizophrenia
A Pilot Trial of Acute N-Acetylcysteine Effects on Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the amino acid supplement N-Acetylcysteine versus placebo on working memory and other cognitive functions in persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT01232790)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Functional Impairment, Cognitive Impairment
Optimizing Function and Independence Through iHI-FIVES
Optimizing Function and Independence Through iHI-FIVES aims to implement the iHI-FIVES caregiver skills training program at 8 VAMC sites in a stepped- wedge design and evaluate caregiver and patient outcomes before and after the…
- Trial name
- NCT03474380
- Testing
- iHI-FIVES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,406 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cognitive Impairment, RRSO
IMProving Executive Function Study
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study testing whether Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine; LDX) improves executive functioning (EF) in 100 postmenopausal women who report onset of EF difficulties after oophorectomy.
- Trial name
- IMPRES (NCT03187353)
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cerebral Palsy
Amantadine in Treating Cognitive & Motor Impairments in Adolescents and Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common childhood-onset disability associated with motor and cognitive impairments, however most research is focused on motor outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04273737
- Testing
- Amantadine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University