Clinical trials: Memory Dysfunction
Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset
Genetic Studies in Familial Dementia
The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that contribute to or cause dementia (loss of memory) and related disorders across all ages and ethnic groups.
- Conditions
- Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Alzheimer Disease, Early Onset, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04680013
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,884 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild
Event-Related Potential (ERP) Components in Clinical Diagnosis
In this study, the investigators will use a novel electroencephalogram (EEG) system that participants will wear during a single in-person research session to investigate whether ERPs are now ready for validation as a tool…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT05673759
- Testing
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) system, Standard Neuropsychological Testing, Additional neuropsychological tests
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Epilepsy, Cognitive Decline
Influence of Non-invasive Neurostimulation (Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation) on 1. the Noradrenergic Release in the Brain and 2. a Neuropsychological Memory Task
The goal of this study is to investigate the influence of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation 1. on the noradrenergic system in the brain and 2. on memory, in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02409069
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (Nemos®, Cerbomed GmbH)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Traumatic Brain Injury
PC-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
The investigators evaluated whether it was possible to improve the measurement of memory, attention, and executive function in patients who have suffered traumatic brain injury through the use of computer-based testing.
- Trial name
- NCT00927576
- Testing
- Digit span testing, Spatial span testing, Finger tapping
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old), Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Non-invasive Stimulation of Deep Brain Structures to Modulate Working Memory
A study investigating the effects of non-invasive electrical stimulation of deep brain structures on working memory, attention, and executive functions involved in everyday activities.
- Trial name
- DEEPBRAIN (NCT07560904)
- Testing
- Non-invasive deep brain stimulation of striatum via transcranial temporal interference stimulation (20 Hz), Control striatal stimulation, Non-invasive deep brain stimulation of striatum via transcranial temporal interference stimulation (60 Hz)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masaryk University
Memory Dysfunction, Mood Disorders
To Access the Effect of Brain Pill™ on Working Memory Capacity and Mood Behaviour.
Brain Pill™ is a mental health enhancing and successfully marketed dietary supplement.
- Trial name
- NCT03198936
- Testing
- Cognizin® SynapsaTM
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback in Patients With MCI
Increased activity in the hippocampus (i.e., hyperactivity) during a fMRI memory task was found in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT04020744
- Testing
- real-time fMRI based neurofeedback from the hippocampus, real-time fMRI based neurofeedback from another brain area
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Memory Deficits, Aging
The Effect of Tai Chi and Therapy by Dance and Movement on Blood Irisin Levels in Older Adults Over 65 Years of Age.
The aim of this project is to estimate the effects of therapy with dance and movement and Tai Chi on irisin plasma levels, a myokine with proven neuroprotective effects, in the context of baseline levels of cognitive function and…
- Conditions
- Memory Deficits, Aging, Cognitive Impairment, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT05363228
- Testing
- Therapy by Dance and Movement, Tai Chi
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Subjective Memory Impairment
The Cognitive Ageing Nutrition and Neurogenesis (CANN) Trial
There is a dearth of research which takes a multi-compound approach to dietary interventions, in humans, aimed at improving outcome measures of cognition.
- Trial name
- CANN (NCT02525198)
- Testing
- fatty acid/flavonoid blend
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 259 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of East Anglia
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Levetiracetam and Memory Function in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
This research is being done to find out if daily use of the drug levetiracetam can improve memory function in individuals with memory problems like those associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease…
- Trial name
- NCT01044758
- Testing
- Levetiracetam 62.5mg, Levetiracetam 125mg, Levetiracetam 250mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Memory Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Physical Exercise for Prevention of Dementia
The principal aim of this study is to verify whether a program of supervised, multimodal physical exercise improves cognitive function and/or reduces the rate of cognitive decline in older adults
- Conditions
- Memory Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging
- Trial name
- EPD (NCT02236416)
- Testing
- Intervention group, Control group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Molise