Clinical trials: Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
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
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
This randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate a revised hearing care intervention for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- HEARS-NPS (NCT06930560)
- Testing
- HEARS-NPS device, HEARS-NPS program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Alzheimer's Dementia, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Related to Neurodegenerative Disease
Feasibility of Wearables in Dementia Care in Rural Taiwan
Taiwan is becoming a super-aged society, and more older adults are living with Alzheimer's disease. Many people with Alzheimer's experience behavioral and psychological symptoms, such as agitation, sleep problems, or mood…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Dementia, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Related to Neurodegenerative Disease, Wearable Devices, Caregiver Burden of People With Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07249918
- Testing
- Re-Timer (light therapy glasses)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Perceptual Disorders, Confusion
Ketamine Challenge Study With JNJ-40411813
The objective of this study is to investigate whether JNJ-40411813 versus placebo reduces psychosis-like symptoms, induced by infusion of a low dose of ketamine.
- Conditions
- Perceptual Disorders, Confusion, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT01101659
- Testing
- JNJ-40411813, normal saline, ketamine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Brain Injuries, Brain Injuries, Traumatic
A Trial Evaluating Effects of COMT Inhibition in Patients With Acquired Brain Injury
This is a follow-up study for an ongoing open label trial conducted by the Sheppard Pratt-Lieber Research Institute utilizing the catechol-O-methyl-transferase (COMT) inhibitor Tolcapone to evaluate its effects on cognition and…
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Brain Injury, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT03273062
- Testing
- Tolcapone 200 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheppard Pratt Health System
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Understanding and Treating Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Pediatric Physical Illness
This research will examine the impact of brain activity, cognitive processing immune functioning, and gastrointestinal functioning on depressive symptoms and response to a psychotherapeutic intervention in youths with…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT00769353
- Testing
- Primary and Secondary Coping Enhancement Training, Supportive Non-directive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effects of an Empowerment-based Psycho-behavioral Program on Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 13-week empowerment-based psycho-behavioral program to improve neuropsychiatric symptoms, cognitive functions, and health-related quality of life among persons with mild cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT04723667
- Testing
- 13-week multimodal intervention, 5-week health education programme
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Major Depressive Episode, Covid19
Neuroinflammation in COVID-19 and Depression
The purpose of this study is to use state of the art brain imaging technology to investigate neuroinflammation in participants with depression after the respiratory symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have passed.
- Trial name
- NCT04854785
- Testing
- [18F]FEPPA PET scan, [11C]SL25.1188 PET scan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
The Healthy Patterns Sleep Study
The Healthy Patterns Study intervention is a home-based activity intervention designed to improve symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders (CRD) and quality of life (QOL) in home-dwelling persons with dementia.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03682185
- Testing
- Attention-Control Condition, Timed Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 421 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cognitive Symptom, Depression
Psychotropic Drug Use in the Elderly Living in Nursing Homes and the Influence of a Structured Drug Review
The overall aim of this study is to explore if a structured drug review will change clinical symptoms and the psychotropic drugs prescription rate in the elderly living in nursing homes (participants of the study).
- Conditions
- Cognitive Symptom, Depression, Anxiety, Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03736577
- Testing
- Drug reviews with NorGeP-NH
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ostfold Hospital Trust
Major Depression, Mania
Reliability and Validity of the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Children and Adolescents (MINI-KID)
The primary aims of this study are to assess: 1. The inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the MINI-KID 2. The validity of the standard MINI-KID interview in relation to the parent rated pencil/paper version (MINI-KID-P) and…
- Conditions
- Major Depression, Mania, Anxiety Disorders, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00579267
- Testing
- MINI-KID
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Stroke
Processing Integration in Neurological Patients Using fMRI
The main objective of the study is to explore and map brain areas involved in processing and perception in patients suffering from neurological pathologies and condition.
- Conditions
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy, Stroke, Anosognosia, Central and Peripheral Neurodegenerative Pathologies
- Trial name
- NCT02722070
- Testing
- 3 Tesla Siemens Skyra MRI scanner
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Dementia
Reducing Agitation in People With Dementia: the Customized Activity Trial
Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, a progressive and irreversible neurodegenerative condition, affecting also close to 15 million family caregivers (CG).
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01892579)
- Testing
- Tailored Activity Program, Home Safety and Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Memory Deficits, Mood Change
The Effects of Microbiological Spectrum Changes to Improve Cognitive Health in Aging Population
The goal of this project is to develop probiotic dietary supplements intended for the elderly, which can modify the composition of the intestinal microbiota typically occurring in the aging population.
- Conditions
- Memory Deficits, Mood Change, Gut Health, Aging Problems
- Trial name
- CleverAgeBiota (NCT05051501)
- Testing
- Probiotics C2P
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health, Czech Republic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Dyspepsia
Interactive Effects of Early-Life Stress, Diet, and Metabolism on Gastrointestinal Dysfunction With Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
The goal of this observational case-control study is to learn how stressful experiences, dietary habits, and blood nutrient levels are associated with gastrointestinal symptoms and symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults…
- Conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Functional Dyspepsia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Gastroparesis
- Trial name
- NCT07852819
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shandong University
Apathy, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Apathy in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Apathy, a profound loss of initiative and motivation, is often seen in older Veterans with memory problems. Apathy leads to serious health problems, increases dependency, and caregiver burden.
- Conditions
- Apathy, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Loneliness
- Trial name
- TAMCI (NCT03590327)
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mindfulness for Alzheimer Caregivers
Mindfulness Based Health Care (MBHC) includes meditation techniques to help caregivers of Alzheimer patients to be made more aware of their experience in the present moment.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT03858283
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Health Care (MBHC) Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Dementia, Depression
Pilot Study to Examine Health Effects of Daylight Exposure on Dementia Patients
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that an intervention increasing exposure to daylight indoors will reduce depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms among people living with dementia in long term care facilities.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Depression, Behavior Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03483896
- Testing
- Daylight Intervention
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Aging, Dementia
Exploring Use of Companion Robot Pets for Older Adults in Care Homes
This study will assess the use and impact of the affordable 'Joy for All' robot pets for older people with and without dementia living in the care homes in South West England.
- Conditions
- Aging, Dementia, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Wellbeing
- Trial name
- NCT04168463
- Testing
- Two Joy for All robots (one cat and one dog)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Plymouth
Neuropsychiatric Symptom
Dissecting Immunological and Autoimmune Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Diseases
The goal of this observational cohort study is to investigate the role of immune system in neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) and to identify immunological biomarkers that may improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and future treatment…
- Trial name
- DIAMOND (NCT07791212)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London