Clinical trials: Cognitive Changes
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Insulin Resistance
Effect of a Modified Ketogenic-Mediterranean Diet on Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of the BEAM study is to compare the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet and a lowfat diet for adults with mild memory loss and adults with pre-diabetes.
- Trial name
- BEAM (NCT02984540)
- Testing
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet, Low-Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Depression
Assessing Change in Short Term Therapy for Depression
This study will compare mechanisms of action in two forms of brief psychotherapy for major depressive disorder in adults. A treatment that targets deficits in motivation in depression is expected to show greater improvements in…
- Trial name
- NCT02134678
- Testing
- self-system therapy, cognitive therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction
Effects of a Computerized Cognitive Stimulation Intervention Adapted to the Level of Cognitive Reserve
Normal ageing presents subtle cognitive changes that can be detected before meeting the criteria for Mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT06279325
- Testing
- Computerized cognitive stimulation program, Face-to-face training-explanatory session
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Depression, Anxiety
Developing and Testing of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CaCBT) for Pashto Speaking Pakistanis and Afghans
CBT for common mental disorders has a strong evidence base in both the USA and the UK. There are wider cultural and linguistic differences between Non Pashtun and Pashtun population of Pakistan and Afghanistan and there is…
- Trial name
- NCT02797691
- Testing
- CaCBT, Medication/ Psychotherapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Peshawar Medical College
Cognitive Change, Processing, Visual Spatial
Effects of a Complex, Partnered Martial Arts-based Intervention on Cognitive Function
The investigators' study is designed to test whether brief exposure to a martial arts-based intervention (a coordinative, partnered training exercise known as "Hubod"), can improve cognitive function to a greater degree than…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Processing, Visual Spatial, Inhibition (Psychology), Working Memory
- Trial name
- HUBOD (NCT04760054)
- Testing
- HUBOD, Active Comparator, Control Condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Healthy Aging, Cognitive Change
A Digital Active Aging Training Program for Older Adults
The proposed project aims to develop and validate a multi-dimensional digital active aging program integrated with resilience to promote the biopsychosocial functions of older adults aged 60, including Chinese older immigrants in…
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Cognitive Change, Psychological Stress, Loneliness
- Trial name
- AAT (NCT06270862)
- Testing
- Resilience training, cognitive training, physical exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Toronto Metropolitan University
Stressor, Individual, Alcohol Impairment
Neurobehavioral Changes Following Spaceflight Stressors
This study aims to investigate the impairing effects of known central nervous system (CNS) stressors in a controlled environment in order to predict and mitigate analogous risks in spaceflight.
- Conditions
- Stressor, Individual, Alcohol Impairment, Sleep Deprivation, Impairment, Cognitive
- Trial name
- NeuroSTAR (NCT07293494)
- Testing
- Alcohol Administration, Sleep Deprivation, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Behavioral Change Following Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Biomarker Disclosure
The proposed project will assess long-term changes to health/lifestyle, advanced planning, and research engagement that Black and White patients with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) make following disclosure of positron…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease, Amnestic Mild Cognitive Disorder
- Trial name
- SHARED III (NCT05584241)
- Testing
- Diagnostic Disclosure Protocol, Biomarker Disclosure Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Confusion, Inflammation
Confusion in the Elderly After Colon Surgery
A study will be conducted to determine if there is any cognitive benefit in elderly patients having open versus minimally invasive colon cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Confusion, Inflammation, Acute Phase Reaction, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01623297
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Hospital Queens
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Neurological Changes With a Memory Self-efficacy Training Protocol
Confidence in one's ability to accomplish a task, more formally known as self-efficacy, is an important psychological variable that can influence how the investigators perform on various tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT04077320
- Testing
- Memory Self-Efficacy Training, General Education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Carotid Endarterectomy, Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
Study of Blood Flow Changes and Microemboli During Carotid Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical and radiologic implications of the intraoperative microemboli during carotid revascularization.
- Conditions
- Carotid Endarterectomy, Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty, Cognitive Aspects, Diffusion Weighted MRI
- Trial name
- NCT01343615
- Testing
- carotid stenting, carotid endarterectomy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Calorie Deficiency, Fasting
Effects of Calorie Restriction and Cold Stimuli on Health-related Indicators, Cognitive and Motor Functions
The goal of this clinical trial was to identify if duration of acute calorie restriction (CR)/fasting or combination CR with cold stimuli have any effects on mental and physical health-related markers, and to clarify if different…
- Conditions
- Calorie Deficiency, Fasting, Cold Exposure
- Trial name
- NCT05545943
- Testing
- 2-days of zero calorie restriction and whole-body cold-water immersion, 6-days of calorie restriction, 2-days of zero calorie restriction without whole-body cold-water immersion
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian Sports University
Alcohol Drinking
Neural and Behavioral Effects of Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM)
This study seeks to better understand mechanisms of behavior change for heavy drinkers who are interested in changing their drinking.
- Trial name
- NCT04430543
- Testing
- Cognitive Bias Modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Cognitive Change
Lifestyle Interventions for Vitality and Empowerment in Seniors
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a newer type of high intensity interval resistance training in adults 65 years of age or older. The main aims of this study are: 1.
- Trial name
- LIVES (NCT05631106)
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval Resistance Training, Stretching, Balance, and Range of motion
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Modification of Cerebral Activity of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Patients During Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy
Obsessive compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a frequent psychiatric disorder. Obsessions and compulsions are the two manifestations of this disease.
- Trial name
- TOC TOC (NCT01331876)
- Testing
- Cognitive and behavioral Therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Cognitive Change, Mood
Effect of PeakATP on Mood, Reaction Time and Cognition
Oral ATP disodium (adenosine 5'- triphosphate disodium) is a commercially available product available alone and as a constituent in a number of sports supplements that is purported to maintain ATP levels and improve performance…
- Trial name
- NCT05100589
- Testing
- PeakATP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Central Florida
Aging, Protein Metabolism
Metabolite Changes Following Consumption Of Different Protein Drinks In Singapore Older Adults
The study aims to investigate the acute effects of different protein sources (i.e., casein, whey, soy) on metabolomic profiles (e.g., amino acids in the blood), along with other outcomes such as cognitive function, mood, and…
- Trial name
- NCT06956131
- Testing
- Casein Protein Isolate Drink, Whey Protein Isolate Drink, Soy Protein Isolate Drink
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Attention Impaired, Mental Health Issue
Brief Mental Training and Internal Attentional Control
Previous research documented that real-time feedback on attention as well as related forms of mental training (e.g. mindfulness meditation) may be used to train and impact external attentional control.
- Conditions
- Attention Impaired, Mental Health Issue, Rumination
- Trial name
- NCT05353231
- Testing
- Attention Feedback Awareness and Control Training (A-FACT), Mindful Disengagement from Thoughts Training (MDTT)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
ICU Survivors
Integrated Recovery Program for Critical Illness
This study aims to investigate the effects of the Integrated Critical Illness Aftercare and Recovery Enhancement (I-CARE) program on reducing healthcare burden and improving functional outcomes in ICU survivors.
- Trial name
- iCARE (NCT06997822)
- Testing
- LINE Bot-Based Remote Care Combined with In-Person Post-ICU Clinic
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cognitive Change, Mood Change
Cognitive Effects of Sage in Healthy Humans
Extracts of sage and polyphenols have separately been reported to interact with central nervous system (CNS) mechanisms relevant to cognitive performance but, to date, no trial has combined these interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT03695003
- Testing
- Cognivia
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University