Clinical trials: Dementia
Alzheimer Disease
Finding Retinal Biomarkers in Alzheimer's Disease
CSF Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers are the only one that reflect both Aβ and tau pathologies. There is increasing evidence for the presence of AD abnormalities in the retina of AD patients.
- Trial name
- FIREBALZ (NCT05067010)
- Testing
- Detailed ophthalmologic examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Amnesia, Dementia
Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Study of Patients With Neurological Disorders
This study is divided into two parts. The first part of the study will use MRI technology to view the brain structure of patients with neurological disorders and normal volunteers.
- Conditions
- Amnesia, Dementia, Healthy, Nervous System Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00001362
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 830 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Aggressive Behavior
Individual and Group Intervention Formats With Aggressive Children
The planned study will randomly assign aggressive children to one of two versions of the Coping Power child component. The two versions of Coping Power will either deliver the child component of the program in the usual small…
- Trial name
- NCT01710969
- Testing
- Individual intervention, Group Intervention
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Agitation
Liquid Risperidone in the Treatment of Acute Agitation in Psychiatrically Hospitalized Children
The goal of this study is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of liquid risperidone in psychiatrically hospitalized children, ages 4-12, who would be put in seclusion or restraint, or given an intramuscular injection of…
- Trial name
- NCT00790075
- Testing
- risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Technology
Therapeutic Effectiveness of PARO Companion Robot for Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment/Dementia in Elderly Residential Setting: A Quasi-experimental Study
The main trial is a 2-group quasi-experimental trial of comparing the outcome indicators between joining and not joining the 10-week personal assistive robot (PARO) training program in residents with dementia or mild cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05404802
- Testing
- Experimental group intervention, Control group intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Alzheimers Disease
A Postmarketing Study of LEQEMBI in United Kingdom (UK) Participants With Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
The primary purpose of the study is to describe the incidence and severity of known adverse events (AEs), including Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities Oedema/Effusion (ARIA-E), Amyloid-Related Imaging…
- Trial name
- NCT07781345
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Limited
Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Stroke
Explore the Sharing Model Intervene to Improve the Knowledge, Attitudes, Service Intentions and Service Start-up Effects of the Eight Major Non-cancer Disease End-stage Caregivers on Well-being and Palliative Care
Since September 1st, 2009, Taiwan has begun to pay attention to the care of patients with organ failure, dementia and the elderly, and brought eight of non-cancer terminal patients into health insurance subsidies to implement the…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Stroke, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Trial name
- NCT05407272
- Testing
- Health Education Manual, manual
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wen-Shiou Pan
Dementia
AI4HOPE Pilot Study 1 Digital Toolkit Assessment
The pilot study will develop and test a standardized assessment toolkit that will provide conclusive information with a tolerable burden for cognitively impaired patients with dementia.
- Trial name
- AI4HOPE1 (NCT06289322)
- Testing
- Digital toolkit for assessment
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bonn
Alzheimer Disease
Memesto Wearable Device for Persons With Dementia
An estimated 70% of the 7.2+ million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias experience agitation, characterized by poorly organized and purposeless psychomotor activity that…
- Trial name
- NCT05153161
- Testing
- Memesto
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Edgewater Safety Systems, Inc.
Dementia
Group Digital Gaming: Experiences of Older Adults Living With Dementia in an Activity for Cognitive Impairment
The study examines the effects of a group digital gaming intervention on cognitive function, mood, and behaviors in people with early to moderate levels of dementia, using Obie Technology by employing a pretest and posttest…
- Trial name
- PLwD (NCT07541144)
- Testing
- Group-Based Digital Gaming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Motor Disorders
Combined Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Application for Remote Infant Motor Screening: Development and Validation
The purpose of this study is therefore five-fold: (1) designation of an APP "Baby Go" version 3.0 to include the assessment, follow-up, and education functions for parental use at home, (2) development and validation of the AI…
- Trial name
- NCT06521918
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Huntington's Disease
HDClarity: a Multi-site Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection Initiative to Facilitate Therapeutic Development for Huntington's Disease
HDClarity will seek at least 2500 research participants at different stages of Huntington's disease (HD). The primary objective is to collect a high quality CSF sample for evaluation of biomarkers and pathways that will enable…
- Trial name
- HDClarity (NCT02855476)
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset
Effectiveness of Alzheimer's Universe (Www.AlzU.Org) on Knowledge and Behavior
To evaluate the effectiveness of an online educational course on Alzheimer's disease (AD) prevention, treatment and caregiving.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset, Memory Loss, Patient Education as Topic
- Trial name
- NCT03149380
- Testing
- Web-based education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Memory Disorders, Alzheimer Disease
Impact of Covid-19 on Frequent Social Interaction Through Communication Technologies in the Cognitive Status of Socially-isolated Older Adults
The current study will examine the impact of frequent social interaction through communication technologies during COVID-19 pandemic in the cognitive status of socially-isolated older adults with and without cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Memory Disorders, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04480112
- Testing
- Technology based social interactions, No research related technology based social interactions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Dementia, Paratonia
Safety and Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin in Elderly Patients With Dementia and Muscle Stiffness
Aim of the study is to perform a pilot study to assess the impact of Botulinum toxin on muscle tone, and caregiver burden in individuals who are cognitively impaired and who are fully dependent.
- Trial name
- NCT02212119
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Assistive Technology Clinic, Canada
Diabetes, Senile Dementia, Alzheimer Type
A Study of Mobile Medical Supportive Care Program for Family Caregivers With Dementia Combined With Diabetes
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical application of a mHealth supportive care program for family caregivers with dementia combined with diabetes based on the supportive care framework.
- Trial name
- NCT06785857
- Testing
- mHealth Supportive Care Program, Offline supportive care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuanjiao Yan
Dementia, Behavior
Deprescribing Antipsychotics in Long-Term Care
Aggressive behaviours in long-term care (LTC) is a difficult health care issue to manage. One method that has been over-used is the prescription of antipsychotics for the behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
- Trial name
- NCT02958800
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Mild Cognitive Disorder, Alzheimer Disease
Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern): a Multicentre, Prospective, Longitudinal Register Study Including People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia as Well as Their Family Caregivers
Around 57 million people worldwide live with dementia, with approximately 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. By the end of 2023, around 1.8 million people were living with dementia in Germany, the majority of whom were…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Disorder, Alzheimer Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia in Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere
- Trial name
- digiDEM Bayern (NCT07721701)
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease
Collaboration Between Department of Old Age Psychiatry and Nursing Homes
Dementia is a serious health problem showing an increasing prevalence rate with increasing age. In Norway, about 80% of nursing home patients have dementia. The mean age of nursing home residents in Norway is around 84 years.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Behavioral Symptoms, Agitation
- Trial name
- SAM-AKS (NCT01217541)
- Testing
- Education and Supervision, Control
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Alzheimer Disease
Using Hypnotherapy For Dementia & Alzheimer's
From the past research that has been done the investigators have learned that brain cells die \& leave a deposit in the brain known as beta-amyloid.
- Trial name
- NCT01435551
- Testing
- Hypnotherapy
- Sponsor
- Families To The Rescue