Clinical trials: Cognitive Abilities, open to volunteers
Older People
The FINGER Model - Preventing Cognitive Decline and Promoting Health of Older People.
Cognitive impairment and dementia can cause considerable suffering, both for the person affected and for next of kin. They also pose major challenges for health and social care.
- Trial name
- NCT07661472
- Testing
- FINGER model
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gavle
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
Synergistic Effect of Non-invasive Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this clinical study is to investigate the potential synergy between non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation administered during a cognitive-motor task, in terms of their immediate effects on sensorimotor and…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Able Bodied
- Trial name
- BrainSpineStim (NCT07334977)
- Testing
- tDCS, tSCS, Cognitive-Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Memory Loss
Targeted Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Improve Hippocampal-dependent Declarative Memory Abilities
This is a pilot study of non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to improve memory in healthy adults. It will also examine treating memory deficits in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a…
- Trial name
- NCT03574207
- Testing
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Socioemotional Development, Cognitive Ability
Early Institutionalization Intervention Impact Project
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of early intervention (placement into foster care, and a caregiving training) on physical, cognitive, social and brain development and psychiatric symptomatology in children…
- Conditions
- Socioemotional Development, Cognitive Ability, Behavioral and Neural Patterns of Attention, Brain Function
- Trial name
- EI-3 (NCT04165746)
- Testing
- Foster Care, Caregiving Intervention
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Cognition
Impact of NANO-PSO on Cognition in Older Adults with Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment
The objective of this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is to compare NANO-PSO therapy against placebo in improving cognitive abilities in older adults with mild to moderate non-vascular cognitive…
- Trial name
- COGMEG5 (NCT06520878)
- Testing
- NANO-PSO (pomegranate seed oil)
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Distribuidora Biolife SA de CV
Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 )
Animal-Assisted Therapy Combined With Standard Rehabilitation for Motor Recovery in Dementia Patients in a Medical and Rehabilitation Care Unit
The goal of this randomized study is to find out if animal-assisted therapy (AAT) - a structured program where trained animals take part in care sessions guided by health professionals - can help improve movement abilities in…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cognitive Dysfunction ( MMSE < 24 ), Motor Skills Disorders
- Trial name
- RéMédi - A (NCT07730983)
- Testing
- Animal-Assisted Therapy, Standard psychomotor rehabilitation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults
Effects of Exercise, Cognitive Training, and Their Combination in Institutionalized Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, or a combination of both can improve mobility, cognitive function, and psychosocial well-being in institutionalized older adults aged 65 and…
- Conditions
- Aging, Institutionalized Older Adults, Cognitive Abilities, Mobility and Independence
- Trial name
- NCT07082504
- Testing
- Physical Exercise Program, Cognitive Stimulation Program, Combined Physical Exercise and Cognitive Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Math Learning Disability, Child Development
Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills
The purpose of this study is to investigate neurocognitive mechanisms underlying response to intervention aimed at enhancing, and remediating weaknesses in, numerical skills in children, including those with mathematical learning…
- Conditions
- Math Learning Disability, Child Development, Developmental Disability, Learning Disabilities
- Trial name
- NCT05201534
- Testing
- Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills - Experimental, Interventions in Mathematics and Cognitive Skills - Active Comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Functional Abilities, Cognitive Abilities
Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Functional and Cognitive Abilities in Elderly
PURPOSE: To determine the effect of Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on functional and cognitive abilities in elderly. BACKGROUND: There is an increased interest in health care with growth of the older population.
- Trial name
- IASTM-AGE (NCT07208630)
- Testing
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, Traditional physical therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cognitive Ability General, Functional Abilities
Automated IADL Sensing to Refine Measurement of Older Adult Daily Activity
The instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) refer to complex daily activities required for adult independence, such as preparing a meal or taking medications.
- Trial name
- NCT07585864
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Ischemic Stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke
The Effect of Art Therapy on Patients With Stroke
Stroke can affect the physical, emotional and social aspects of the patient and their family members. It is the main cause of complex disability, with a high number of people living with its effects.
- Trial name
- NCT04038424
- Testing
- Art therapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sleep Duration, Child Obesity
Effect of Sleep Extension on Body Weight and Learning in Children (More2Sleep)
More2Sleep is a randomized, controlled, parallel trial with two groups (sleep extension vs control) including 142 school-aged children (6-12 years) who have a BMI above average, defined as age- and sex-specific BMI Z-score above…
- Conditions
- Sleep Duration, Child Obesity, Child Development, Child Behavior
- Trial name
- More2Sleep (NCT06341179)
- Testing
- Sleep extension
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General
EFFET - Study of Executive Functions Regarding the Usability and User Experience of Assistive Technologies Among the Elderly
Population aging increases the strain on healthcare systems and highlights the value of gerontechnologies in promoting the autonomy and home-based living of older adults.
- Conditions
- Gerontology, Cognitive Ability General, Technology Use
- Trial name
- EFFET (NCT07834775)
- Testing
- high executive load task, low executive load task
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Smoke Exposure, Smokeless Tobacco
Effect of Passive Smoking on Functional Capacity, Cognition and Academic Performance in Primary School Children
This is an observational study that aims to understand the effects of passive smoking (secondhand smoke exposure) on children's health and development.
- Trial name
- NCT06723470
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egyptian Chinese University
Dietary Intervention, Dietary Proteins
Investigating the Effects of Beef Consumption on Cognitive and Brain Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if eating more beef will lead to better cognition and a healthier brain in younger adults.
- Conditions
- Dietary Intervention, Dietary Proteins, Dietary Assessment, Cognitive Ability, General
- Trial name
- NCT06690892
- Testing
- Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 5-oz packages, Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 1-oz packages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Cognitive Disorders, Muscular Disorders, Atrophic
Dietary Strategy to Tackle Cognitive and Locomotor Abilities in Early Elderly Subjects
Polyphenols, precisely resveratrol, with red wine as the most substantial source, was associated with improvements in cognitive function.
- Trial name
- WinAging (NCT06871384)
- Testing
- Nonalcoholic red wine group (Intervention group), Drinking water group (Control group)
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health
Investigating the Combined Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia and Exercise on Cognitive and Cerebral Function in Middle-Aged Adults
This study investigates whether intermittent hypoxia (IH) and physical activity (PA), either alone or in combination (simultaneously or sequentially), can improve cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults (50-65…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Ability, General, Brain Health, Cerebral Oxygenation
- Trial name
- HYPOX-AGE (NCT06874387)
- Testing
- Hypoxia, intermittent, physical exercise
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayoub Boulares
Mild Cognitive Disorder
Analysis of Motor Skills in Subjects Aged 55 and Over: the Role of Cognitive Abilities for Planning Movement.
Falling is an event that is more frequent and severe in older age. It can lead to a loss of autonomy and a decrease in quality of life. It is therefore important to understand this phenomenon in order to better prevent it.
- Trial name
- Vieillissement (NCT04754906)
- Testing
- Sequence 1, Sequence 2, Sequence 3
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 684 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Non-invasive Deep Brain Stimulation to Improve Spatial Navigation Abilities in Individuals Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Impairments in spatial memory and spatial navigation are commonly reported amongst patients presenting post-traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- NCT07271524
- Testing
- Transcranial electric stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Friedhelm Hummel
Type 2 Diabets Mellitus, Cognitive Ability, General
Cilostazol-Ginkgo for Cognitive Function in Elderly Diabetes
This exploratory pilot study aims to evaluate the cognitive improvement effects of combination therapy with cilostazol (200 mg) and ginkgo biloba extract (160 mg) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT06989697
- Testing
- Cilostazol / Ginko Leaf Dried Ext.
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital