Clinical trials: Cognitive/Functional Effects
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Colorectal Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Bevacizumab With or Without Oxaliplatin in Treating Older Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies how well combination chemotherapy plus bevacizumab with or without oxaliplatin works in treating older patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to other places in the body.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Colorectal Cancer, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01279681
- Testing
- bevacizumab, capecitabine, fluorouracil
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Efficacy and Safety of LCZ696 Compared to Valsartan on Cognitive Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
This study was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, active comparator trial designed to evaluate the overall effect of LCZ696 compared to valsartan on cognitive function as assessed by the CogState…
- Trial name
- PERSPECTIVE (NCT02884206)
- Testing
- LCZ696, Valsartan
- Where
- 135 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 592 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Schizophrenia
The Effects of Nicotine on Cognition in Schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have a variety cognitive deficits and nicotine has been shown to normalize some of these deficits. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of nicotine on cognition in schizophrenia.We…
- Trial name
- NCT00383747
- Testing
- transdermal nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cognition - Other
Cognition Intervention Study Dortmund
Major aim of this study is to add scientifically proven insights into cognitive effects of meals to the existing recommendations for school meals in Germany.
- Trial name
- CogniDO (NCT01401153)
- Testing
- Skipping lunch
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Child Nutrition, Dortmund
Schizophrenia
A Pilot Trial of Acute N-Acetylcysteine Effects on Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the amino acid supplement N-Acetylcysteine versus placebo on working memory and other cognitive functions in persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT01232790)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Efficacy and Safety of Plasma Exchange With Albumin in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Pilot, phase II, prospective, open-label, uncontrolled study of plasma exchange with 5% albumin in 10 subjects having a definite, possible, or probable diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Trial name
- NCT02479802
- Testing
- Albumin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Grifols, S.A.
Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback
Effects of Biofeedback in Patients With Acute Cerebral Infarction
The major aim of this study is to investigate the effects of biofeedback assisted abdominal breathing training on improving the psychological and physiological distress in patients with ACI.
- Conditions
- Acute Ischemic Stroke, Biofeedback, Autonomic Dysfunction, Cognitive Function, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT03516227
- Testing
- heart rate variability biofeedback
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
Adverse Effects
Effects of Discontinuation of Benzodiazepine-derivative Hypnotics on Cognitive and Motor Functions in Elderly Persons
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) have been reported to cause negative impacts on motor as well as cognitive functions, which in turn could result in lethal incidents including falls especially in the elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT00707915
- Testing
- Drug: Benzodiazepine (listed out below)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Minamihanno Hospital
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Solriamfetol's Effect on Cognitive Health in Apnea Participants During a Randomized Placebo-controlled Study
The purpose of study JZP110-405 is to determine whether solriamfetol is effective at improving cognitive function in participants with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) plus impaired…
- Conditions
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Impaired Cognitive Function
- Trial name
- SHARP (NCT04789174)
- Testing
- Solriamfetol
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Effect of Medium Chain Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function During Acute Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
At present, there are no therapeutic agents that can minimize severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and its effects on long-term brain function.
- Trial name
- NCT00592072
- Testing
- Medium chain fatty acid (Octanoic and Decanoic acid)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Parkinson's Disease
Exercise and Cognitive Training in Parkinson's Disease
This study compares the effects treadmill exercise, computerized cognitive training, or the combination of the two on executive function, dual-task performance, and performance on several Instrumental Activities of Daily Living…
- Trial name
- NCT01156714
- Testing
- Treadmill training with aerobic exercise, Memory training with computerized memory program, Combination of treadmill training and computerized memory
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Oxidative Stress, Cognition Disorders
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Post-operative Cognitive Function and Oxidative Stress in Cardiac Surgery
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of dexmedetomidine in reducing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in cardiac surgical patients which use cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB).
- Trial name
- NCT03054857
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Influenza
Effect of Oseltamivir on Cognitive Function in Subjects With Influenza
This study has been designed to determine if subjects treated with oseltamivir in addition to standard of care treatment for influenza demonstrate a greater improvement in attention / working memory / processing speed / mood as…
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT01249833)
- Testing
- Oseltamivir
- Where
- 16 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Trial Management Group Inc.
Alzheimer's Disease
3-month Study of MSDC-0160 Effects on Brain Glucose Utilization, Cognition & Safety in Subjects With Alzheimer's Disease
This study will evaluate the effect of 150 mg MSDC-0160 taken daily for 90 days compared to the effect of placebo on changes in brain glucose utilization using FDG-PET and cognition in older persons with mild Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01374438
- Testing
- MSDC-0160
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Solutions Development Company
Attention Impaired, Risk-Taking
Effect of Air Pollution on the Cognitive Function of Adolescents
Previous observational studies have reported an association between higher air pollution exposure and lower attention in children.
- Conditions
- Attention Impaired, Risk-Taking, Risk Behavior, Social Preferences
- Trial name
- ATENC!Ó (NCT03762239)
- Testing
- Purifying the air with a Pure Airbox device (Zonair 3D)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 2,123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Cocaine Abuse
Galantamine Effects on Cognitive Function in Abstinent Cocaine Users
To evaluate galantamine's effects on cognitive performance in abstinent cocaine users. Galantamine, a medication approved for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor.
- Trial name
- NCT00606801
- Testing
- Galantamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Hypoglycemia
Effects of Mild Hypoglycaemia on Cognitive Function in Type 2 Diabetes
Hypoglycaemia in subjects suffering from type 2 diabetes may have substantial consequences including a significant negative impact on quality of life.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Hypoglycemia, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT03014011
- Testing
- Hypoglycaemic clamp, Euglycaemic clamp
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Cognitive Function, Mood
Effects of Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) in Healthy, Young Adults
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant catechin (sometimes referred to as tea flavonoids) in green tea extract. A review by Nagle et al (2006) identifies that a large amount of research indicates EGCG (amongst other…
- Trial name
- NCT00981292
- Testing
- EGCG
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Executive Function
The Effect of Acute Concurrent Exercise on Executive Function: An Event-Related Potential Study
Executive function is a high-level cognition which plays an important role in our life. Meta-analysis study has demonstrated that acute exercise could improve executive function.
- Trial name
- NCT05314634
- Testing
- concurrent exercise, aerobic exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Stroke
Cognitive Impact of Pomegranate Polyphenols Following Ischemic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pomegranate supplements improve cognitive functioning following stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02442804
- Testing
- POMx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University