Clinical trials: Neurocognitive Function
Hydrocephalus, Alzheimer Disease
MR Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Dynamics
The Researchers are trying to test a MR imaging method for detection of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) flow in the brain to help diagnosis and better understand diseases that affect brain function.
- Trial name
- NCT04099823
- Testing
- MRI screening form, Urine pregnancy test, MR brain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Predicting MRI Abnormalities With Longitudinal Data of the Whitehall II Substudy
Follow-up study within the Whitehall II study, selecting 800 participants for further neuropsychological, clinical and imaging (MRI) examinations to examine brain structure and function in relation to age-related diseases and the…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Affective Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03335696
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Auditory Processing Disorders
Contribution of Functional MRI in Assessment of Auditory Processing Disorders
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) affects 0.5-7% of the pediatric population. This disorder is responsible for a child's low hearing ability.
- Trial name
- IRMf-TTA (NCT03887182)
- Testing
- functional MRI, Automated Cortical Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential, whole exome sequencing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Neurological Disorders, Cognitive Impairment
Validation of the VIRADIA App for Neurological and Cognitive Diagnostics in Virtual Reality
The VIRADIA study aims to validate and assess the reliability of a newly developed Virtual Reality (VR) diagnostic platform designed for neurological and cognitive testing.
- Conditions
- Neurological Disorders, Cognitive Impairment, Motor Impairment, Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Trial name
- VIRADIA (NCT07268079)
- Testing
- VIRADIA - Virtual Reality Diagnostic Platform
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gametherapy
Parkinson Disease, Huntington Disease
Group Drum-Based Music Therapy Intervention for Parkinson's Disease/Huntington's Disease
Participants in this study (18-89 years) with Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease receive drum classes twice a week for 12 weeks (24 lessons).
- Trial name
- NCT05157074
- Testing
- Group Drumming Music Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Functions During Thyrotropin Suppressive Therapy in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Thyroid carcinoma is the common endocrine system malignant neoplasm. At present it has become the malignant neoplasm of fastest growing incidence rate. More than 90% thyroid carcinoma is thyroid differentiated carcinoma（DTC）.
- Trial name
- NCT02665325
- Testing
- TSH-suppressive therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University
Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Dementias and Microbiota Composition: Is Possible to Revert the Dementia Symptoms Reverting the Microbiota Composition?
Dementia is the major cause of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide affecting memory, cognitive abilities and behavior, interfering with one's ability to perform daily lives activities.
- Conditions
- Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Parkinson Disease Dementia, Dementia Frontotemporal
- Trial name
- DEM-BIOTA (NCT05943925)
- Testing
- No intervention, Probiotic supplement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Cognitive Decline
A Home-based e-Health Intervention in the Elderly: MOVI-ageing
This protocol study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the MOVI-ageing intervention, a complex home-based eHealth intervention of cognitive-demanding exercise for the elderly, in improving: global cognitive function and basic…
- Trial name
- MOVI-ageing (NCT05928078)
- Testing
- intervention
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Comparison of Postoperative Outcome After Sevoflurane and Propofol Anaesthesia
As the investigators know, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a fairly well-documented clinical phenomenon, which affect patients' short-term and long-term outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT02931877
- Testing
- sevoflurane, propofol
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing
Breast Cancer
Study of the Effects of Chemotherapy on Memory and Other Mental Functions in Women With Breast Cancer
Many breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy complain of problems with concentration and memory. This has been referred to as chemo fog.
- Trial name
- NCT00260975
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging
Supporting Aging Through Green Exercise (SAGE)
Aerobic exercise is an evidence-based approach to mitigate cognitive decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- SAGE (NCT05036304)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Indoors, Aerobic Exercise Outdoors
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Major Depressive Disorder
Cognitive Dysfunction in MDD Patients
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most prevalent mental diagnosis within the worldwide population. Although there is evidence about relationship between MDD and cognitive dysfunction, still the correlations between…
- Trial name
- NCT03187093
- Testing
- Vortioxetine, Escitalopram
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oleg Levada
Functional Disability, Dementia
Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly-Extension (ASPREE-XT)
ASPREE-XT is a post-treatment, longitudinal observational follow-up study of ASPREE participants. Although the ASPREE trial medication was ceased, the study activity was not stopped and ASPREE participants are continuing with…
- Conditions
- Functional Disability, Dementia, Heart Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT07224347
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 19,114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anne Murray
Schizophrenia, Cognitive Impairment
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study in Schizophrenia Patients and Correlation With Cognitive Impairments
1. Comparison of functional activity at different brain areas related to different cognitive domains e.g. Memory, visuospatial abilities, executive functions, attention, concentration, language, orientation in schizophrenia to…
- Trial name
- NCT06471179
- Testing
- Functional MRI
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cognitive Decline, Fall
MOVE for Your MIND
Among the most promising interventions targeting both cognitive and functional decline, is Exercise. However, evidence regarding exercise interventions among seniors with cognitive impairment are inconclusive, likely due to…
- Trial name
- NCT03384602
- Testing
- Dalcroze Eurhythmics Program, home exercise strength program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Mild Cognitive Impairment
The Effects of a Carotenoid Intervention on Cognitive Function
Past research suggests that retinal lutein levels are related to cognitive function as measured via behavioral tests. The goal of the present study is to investigate the relationship between lutein and cognitive function in a…
- Trial name
- NCT02023645
- Testing
- active supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Alzheimer's Disease
Effect of REST in the Alzheimer Disease Continuum
The investigators assume that REST gene polymorphism affects REST protein concentration, and REST protein concentration in peripheral blood is related to cognitive function and hippocampus.
- Trial name
- ERADC (NCT03884023)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing
Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being
Thrive at Home: A Virtual Reality Social Intervention for Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) based social platform can improve mental health and social connection for older adults who receive in-home care.
- Conditions
- Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being, Loneliness, Well Being
- Trial name
- Thrive at Home (NCT07835568)
- Testing
- Full Virtual Reality Social Intervention, Abbreviated Virtual Reality Social Intervention
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Fronto-temporal Dementia, Fronto-temporal Lobar Dementia
Vortioxetine for the Treatment of Mood and Cognitive Symptoms in Frontotemporal Dementia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if vortioxetine improves mood symptoms and cognition in patients with early-stage behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD).
- Conditions
- Fronto-temporal Dementia, Fronto-temporal Lobar Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Trial name
- NCT06604520
- Testing
- Vortioxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Healthy
Infant Diet Effects on Brain Function and Language Processing (fMRI)
The purpose of this study is to identify neurocognitive functions and language processing of 8-year-old children who were fed either breast milk, milk-based formula or soy-based formula during the first year of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00735423
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute