Clinical trials: Memory Functions
Memory Disorders, Postmenopausal Symptoms
The Effect of a Multivitamin in the Treatment of Memory Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Complaints about memory loss are very common in women in the menopausal transition period. The effectiveness of estrogen replacement therapy in cognitive improvement is controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT03835325
- Testing
- Cogmax®
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Menopause, Brain Activity
LDX and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI in Menopausal Women
This study seeks to assess the effects of lisdexamfetamine (trademark name: Vyvanse; LDX) on executive function and prefrontal cortex activation in menopausal women ages 45-57, who report subjective cognitive difficulties.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Brain Activity, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT01977625
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Advanced Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma, HLA-A*0201 Positive Cells Present
Genetically Modified T Cells in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of genetically modified T cells in treating patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or mesothelioma.
- Conditions
- Advanced Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma, HLA-A*0201 Positive Cells Present, Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, Recurrent Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma
- Trial name
- NCT02408016
- Testing
- Aldesleukin, Autologous WT1-TCRc4 Gene-transduced CD8-positive Tcm/Tn Lymphocytes, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
HIV Infections, Memory
Prevalence and Predictors of Neurocognitive Impairment Among HIV-infected Patients
Despite the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment among HIV-infected patients continues to be an important issue.
- Trial name
- NCT00893815
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Feasibility of Gamma Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation to Reduce Beta-amyloid Load and Improve Memory
This project assessed the feasibility of transcranial alternating current stimulation in the gamma band to lower beta-amyloid load and improve memory performance.
- Trial name
- NCT04646499
- Testing
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Healthy
A Pilot Study of the Effects of BCG Immunization on CSF and Blood-based Biomarkers in Older Adults.
A pilot study of the effects of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04507126
- Testing
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of LEDs on Memory in TBI Patients
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether transcranial, high-intensity LED placed on the scalp can improve working memory in people who have sustained a concussion with lingering effects or a mild brain injury.
- Trial name
- LED (NCT01598532)
- Testing
- MedX Health Phototherapy (light therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Evaluating a Novel Working Memory Training Program to Decrease Symptoms of PTSD
The study is designed to evaluate the effect of a novel computer training program on PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT02139137
- Testing
- Computerized Cognitive Training - active
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Rick Gulizia
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation on Motor, Mood, and Cognitive Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
The purpose of this trial is to study the mood and cognitive effects of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00360009
- Testing
- DBS of the STN, DBS of the GPI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Young Adults
Oscillatory Contributions to Working Memory and Attention
The objectives are articulated in the proposal's specific aims: Aim 1: To test the hypothesis that the cognitive control of unattended memory items (UMI) is implemented by the same frontoparietal mechanisms that control spatial…
- Trial name
- NCT03787134
- Testing
- working memory and attention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Whole Cell Pertussis, Diphtheria
Immune Memory of DTPw-HBV/Hib Vaccine Following Primary Vaccination, Immuno & Reacto of a Booster Dose Given in Infants
To assess the immune memory following primary vaccination of DTPw-HBV/Hib vaccine and to assess immunogenicity and reactogenicity of a booster dose given at 15 - 18 months of age.
- Conditions
- Whole Cell Pertussis, Diphtheria, Hepatitis B, Tetanus
- Trial name
- NCT00169442
- Testing
- Tritanrix™-HepB/Hiberix™ Kft., Tritanrix™-HepB/Hiberix™, Hiberix™
- Where
- 3 sites in Philippines
- Volunteers
- 745 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Metabolic Syndrome
Dietary Ketosis: Fatty Acids Activate AMPK Energy Circuits Modulating Global Methylation
The study explores whether selective memory complaints (SMC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the comorbidity of Metabolic Syndrome symptomatic of peripheral and cerebral hypo-metabolism with corresponding epigenetic shifts…
- Trial name
- NCT03319173
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristlecone Health, Inc.
Schizophrenia
The Effects of Cannabis Use in People With Schizophrenia on Clinical, Neuropsychological and Physiological Phenotypes
Approximately 25% of people with schizophrenia abuse marijuana. These people may be using marijuana to self-medicate symptoms such as hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that are not heard or seen by others) or delusions…
- Trial name
- NCT01832766
- Testing
- Dronabinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Brain Energy for Amyloid Transformation in Alzheimer's Disease Study
The Brain Energy for Amyloid Transformation in AD (Alzheimer's disease) or BEAT-AD study will compare the effects of a ketogenic low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat diet in adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- BEAT-AD (NCT03472664)
- Testing
- low carbohydrate/high fat diet, low fat/high carbohydrate diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Memory Disorders
A Study of HD-tDCS and Cognitive Training to Improve Cognitive Function in MCI
The primary objective of this project is to assess the feasibility of multi-field, extended HD-tDCS (MFE-HD-tDCS) with simultaneous computerized CT as a viable intervention to improve cognitive function in patients with MCI.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Memory Disorders, Memory Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04246164
- Testing
- HD-tDCS combined with CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Healthy Adults
Characterizing the Synergistic Effects of Physical and Cognitive Training on Attention and Working Memory
The primary goal of this project is to evidence potential synergistic benefits on cognitive control processes using a video game ("Body-Brain Trainer", or BBT) that integrates cognitive and physical challenges in a complimentary…
- Trial name
- BBT (NCT03032796)
- Testing
- Body-Brain Trainer, Body Trainer, Brain Trainer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, EBV-Positive Neoplastic Cells Present
Laboratory-Treated (Central Memory/Naive) CD8+ T Cells in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects of laboratory-treated (central memory/naive) cluster of differentiation 8+ T cells (autologous Wilms tumor [WT]1-T cell receptor [TCRc]4 gene-transduced CD8-positive central memory…
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, EBV-Positive Neoplastic Cells Present, HLA-A*0201 Positive Cells Present, Blasts Under 5 Percent of Bone Marrow Nucleated Cells
- Trial name
- NCT02770820
- Testing
- Aldesleukin, Autologous WT1-TCRc4 Gene-transduced CD8-positive Tcm/Tn Lymphocytes, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Cognition, Stress Reaction
rTMS to Enhance Cognitive Performance and Promote Resilience
The purpose of this study is to determine the most effective dose of brief, non-invasive brain stimulation (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, rTMS) for improving cognitive functions such as attention and memory as…
- Trial name
- NCT04123496
- Testing
- rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Depression
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Severe Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most powerful antidepressant treatment available and is often life-saving. There are concerns, however, that standard bitemporal ECT (the most commonly used form of ECT worldwide) causes…
- Trial name
- EFFECT-Dep (NCT01907217)
- Testing
- ECT Mecta 5000M, Methohexitone, Suxamethonium
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- St Patrick's Hospital, Ireland
Urge Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urge
Treatment of Incontinence Without Memory Problems
An 8-week randomized, controlled, pilot clinical trial of Mirabegron compared to a standard anticholinergic therapy (Detrol LA) in elderly women with urgency urinary incontinence.
- Trial name
- TRIUMPH (NCT02436889)
- Testing
- Mirabegron, Tolterodine Tartrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco