Clinical trials: Human Brain and Cognition, active
Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation
Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers After General Anesthesia: A Comparison Study
This prospective, observational study investigates the impact of repeated general anesthesia exposure on neuroinflammatory biomarkers and neurotrophic factors.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Neuroinflammation, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07388160
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
Cognitive Dysfunction, Mobility Limitation
Up-2 Study: Cognitively Engaging Walking Exercise and Neuromodulation to Enhance Brain Function in Older Adults
Declines in cognitive function and walking function are highly intertwined in older adults. A therapeutic approach that combines complex (cognitively engaging) aerobic walking exercise with non-invasive electrical brain…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Mobility Limitation, Frail Elderly
- Trial name
- NCT05830942
- Testing
- Walking Exercise, Prefrontal Active tDCS
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment
Somatic and Ear Acupuncture for Dysphagia Rehabilitation and Decannulation After Severe Acquired Brain Injuries
The goal of this interventional, randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study is to assess the superiority of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy, in addition to conventional speech therapy rehabilitation, for the treatment of…
- Conditions
- Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment, Deglutition Disorder
- Trial name
- REDACT (NCT06888219)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and Auricolotherapy, Conventional logopedic rehabilitation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Stroke
Population-based Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Individuals With NT-proBNP Above Median in the Tromsø Study
The aim is to investigate whether screening with long-term ECG monitoring in individuals with elevated NT-proBNP leads to a lower incidence of ischeamic stroke and death from vascular causes.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Stroke, NT-pro-BNP, Cognitive Function and Well-Being
- Trial name
- PAFS-Tromsø (NCT07343895)
- Testing
- Long term heart rythm monitoring by ECG247
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
Synergistic Effect of Non-invasive Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this clinical study is to investigate the potential synergy between non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation administered during a cognitive-motor task, in terms of their immediate effects on sensorimotor and…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Able Bodied
- Trial name
- BrainSpineStim (NCT07334977)
- Testing
- tDCS, tSCS, Cognitive-Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
Huntington Disease
A Randomized Study of SPK-10001 Gene Therapy in Participants With Huntington's Disease
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of SPK-10001 in participants with Huntington's Disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06826612
- Testing
- SPK-10001
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Stroke
Cognition and Imaging With Tigertriever
The objective of the COGNITIVE Study is to evaluate whether successful reperfusion with Tigertriever is associated with cognitive benefit.
- Trial name
- COGNITIVE (NCT05531461)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- Rapid Medical
Alzheimer's Disease
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of KarXT + KarX-EC for Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease (MINDSET 2)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KarXT + KarX-EC for cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's Disease
- Trial name
- MINDSET 2 (NCT06976203)
- Testing
- KarXT, KarX-EC
- Where
- 128 sites in United States, Argentina and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 586 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Huntington Disease
GENERATION HD2. A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Biomarkers, and Efficacy of Tominersen Compared With Placebo in Participants With Prodromal and Early Manifest Huntington's Disease
This study will evaluate the safety, biomarkers, and efficacy of tominersen compared with placebo in participants with prodromal and early manifest Huntington's Disease (HD).
- Trial name
- NCT05686551
- Testing
- Tominersen
- Where
- 70 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild
Paper-Based and Smartphone-Based Memory Supports
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias lead to marked declines in daily functioning, independence, and quality of life. One of the earliest cognitive changes in these conditions is impairment in prospective memory, or the…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06444841
- Testing
- Digital - Google Calendar, Paper-based - Memory Support System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Aerobic Exercise for Older Adults at Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
The estimated annual cost of dementia in Canada is $15 billion, with a projected cumulative economic burden of $800 billion by 2038.
- Trial name
- BIMII (NCT03035851)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Stretch and Strength
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Mild Dementia
Sensory Enrichment Using Aromatherapy for Neurobehavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Early Dementia
To determine if diffusion aromatherapy exposure to an essential oil blend can potentially improve mild cognitive impairment/mild dementia symptoms and relieve caregiver stress.
- Trial name
- SENSE (NCT07234357)
- Testing
- No Intervention, Aromatherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic
Effects of Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP), particularly the spastic diplegic subtype, is characterized by motor impairments such as spasticity and mobility limitations.
- Trial name
- HABIT-ILE (NCT07253857)
- Testing
- GROUP -A , Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremity, GROUP-B , Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Stroke, Ischemic Stroke
Detecting and Predicting Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment Using the Oxford Cognitive Screen
Cognitive problems are common after a stroke and must be identified early so that rehabilitation can be initiated to improve outcome.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Intracerebral, Cognitive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- OCS-PRECISE (NCT07897916)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition
Let's Increase Fuerza (Strength) Through Exercise and Diet
The purpose of the study is to conduct a 6-month randomized controlled trial among Latinos ages 50+ at risk for cognitive decline and compare the efficacy of a remote-delivered, culturally tailored Latin dance program and…
- Conditions
- Older Adults (50-90 Years), Cognition, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- LIFTED (NCT06884501)
- Testing
- Latin dance, MIND diet, and Strength training, Latin dance and MIND Diet
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cognitive Decline
TRIAD - Tracking Risk in Integrated Alzheimer's Diagnostics.
The study is based on the hypothesis that the integration of biological, psychological, and social factors, according to the biopsychosocial paradigm, allows for more accurate identification of the different stages of the…
- Trial name
- TRIAD (NCT07399418)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA
Parkinson Disease
Movement Improves Brain Health and Cognition in Parkinson's Disease
Cognitive impairment is an acknowledged feature of Parkinson's disease (PD) and often coexists with the classic motor symptoms since their onset.
- Trial name
- MOVE-BRAIN-PD (NCT07299279)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise for >_75 minutes/week of vigorous aerobic exercise or >_ 150 minutes/week of moderate aerobic exercise in at least two weekly sessions, for 12 m
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Schizophrenia, Cognitive Functions
The Effect of Combined Brain Stimulation and Exercise for Improving Cognitive Function in Schizophrenia
The study will investigate the (1) additive and synergistic effects of tDCS and aerobic exercise on cognitive function and clinical symptoms in schizophrenia, and (2) neurophysiological mechanisms (mediators) underlying these…
- Trial name
- NCT07745140
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise, Active tDCS
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Stroke, Visual Impairment
Effectiveness of AV-stimulation in Immersive VR to Improve Visual Perception and Driving Performance
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of an immersive virtual-reality (IVR) based stimulation program, in improving visual perception for people who have lost their driver's license due to perceptual or…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Visual Impairment, Low Vision, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- Re:DriVR (NCT05703360)
- Testing
- Audiovisual Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Dementia, Postoperative Delirium (POD)
Prediction and Prevention of Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity
This study will contribute to creating a prospective and automated preoperative risk assessment algorithm for predicting 30-day mortality, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), and postoperative neurocognitive…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Postoperative Delirium (POD), Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder, Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events
- Trial name
- NCT06042413
- Testing
- Personalized CPC Prehabilitation, Cognitive Training, Meditation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh