Clinical trials: Neurocognitive Function
Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal
Executive Functioning Training Study
Cognitive aging in people with HIV (PWH) is of increasing concern for several reasons: 1) between 52%-59% of PWH experience cognitive impairment known as HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) which impacts everyday…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal, Cognitive Performance, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT05598047)
- Testing
- Executive Functioning Training
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntington Disease
28-Day Study of SAGE-718 on Functioning Capacity in Participants With Huntington's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the magnitude of the baseline difference between participants with early Huntington's Disease (HD) and healthy participants (HP) with respect to measures of cognitive performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05358821
- Testing
- SAGE-718
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dementia
Efficacy of 1072nm Infrared Stimulation on Executive Functioning in Dementia
This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled approach to assess the effect of 1072nm infrared (IR) phototherapy on the behavioral and cognitive symptoms associated with early and mid-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT01059877
- Testing
- 1072nm infrared Photobiomodulation, Photobiomodulation SIMULATED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quietmind Foundation
Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Rivastigmine in the Treatment of Postoperative Delirium: a Pilot Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative administration of Rivastigmine prevents the incidence of postoperative delirium in patients undergoing major surgery as well as postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT00835159
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Consumption of Potatoes, Avocados and Chickpeas and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Cognitive impairment is also a major risk factor for development of dementia later in life. Findings from the investigators studies suggest that the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin may be important in cognitive function in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01620567
- Testing
- avocado, potato or chickpea
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
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
Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall
Bingocize: A Novel Mobile Application for Older Adult Health
This study tests the effectiveness of using a new mobile application (Bingocize®) to improve older adults' (a) adherence to an engaging exercise program, and (b) aspects of functional performance, health knowledge, dietary…
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall, Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
- Trial name
- Bingocize (NCT03629912)
- Testing
- Socially-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Kentucky University
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
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Hypertension
Hypertension, Intracranial Pulsatility and Brain Amyloid-beta Accumulation in Older Adults (HIPAC Trial)
The aim of this study is to determine if lowering blood pressure using FDA approved medication (antihypertensive drugs) alters brain pulsatility and reduces brain amyloid beta protein accumulation in older adults.
- Trial name
- HIPAC (NCT03354143)
- Testing
- Standard Care, Intensive Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Tai Ji Quan and Cognitive Function in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment
To determine the efficacy of a cognitively enhanced exercise intervention - Tai Ji Quan: Moving to Maintain Brain Health in improving global cognitive function and dual-task ability in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT04070703
- Testing
- The Go for Exercise & Healthy Aging Project
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 318 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Research Institute
Fall, Alzheimer Disease
Falls: A Marker of Preclinical AD
This longitudinal cohort study investigates cognitively normal participants with and without preclinical Alzheimer disease (AD) in order to examine: (1) the relationship between falls and functional mobility in preclinical stages…
- Trial name
- NCT04949529
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 355 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Functionally-tailored Oral Care Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The specific aims of this study are: Aim 1. Develop a staged and modifiable dyadic oral care intervention to provide functionally-tailored oral care rehabilitation for community-dwelling persons with dementia (PWD) and need-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04238520
- Testing
- Functionally Tailored Oral Care Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Chen
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of MK-0249 and an Alzheimer's Disease Medication on Cognitive Function in Adults With Alzheimer's Disease (MK-0249-023)
This study will evaluate acute symptomatic improvements in cognitive performance in healthy elderly participants with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00874939
- Testing
- MK-0249 7.5 mg, MK-0249 25 mg, Donepezil 5mg
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Neurocognitive Dysfunction
A Test of Neural Inertia in Humans With Xenon
The dual objectives of this study are to determine if the phenomenon of neural inertia is present in humans and to determine whether the order of neurocognitive function is invariant among anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- NCT02768727
- Testing
- Xenon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Behavioral Variant
Non-invasive Stimulation of Brain Networks and Cognition in Alzheimer's Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
This pilot study aims to test clinical and connectivity changes following non-invasive stimulation of disease-specific networks in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).
- Trial name
- NetCogBs (NCT03422250)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli
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
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
HIV Infections
Aging & HIV/AIDS Neurocognitive Sequelae and Functional Consequences
While the numbers of HIV infected veterans under the age of 50 are declining, the percentage of HIV infected veterans over the age of 50 is increasing with the largest percentage increases in the 50-59 age group and the 70+ age…
- Trial name
- NCT00675766
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs