Clinical trials: Cognitive Deficits
Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal
Executive Functioning Training Study
Cognitive aging in people with HIV (PWH) is of increasing concern for several reasons: 1) between 52%-59% of PWH experience cognitive impairment known as HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) which impacts everyday…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Function Abnormal, Cognitive Performance, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- EFT (NCT05598047)
- Testing
- Executive Functioning Training
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Huntington Disease, Chorea
Atomoxetine and Huntington's Disease
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effect of atomoxetine (also known as Strattera) compared to placebo (inactive substance) on daily activities such as attention and focus, thinking ability and muscle movements…
- Trial name
- NCT00368849
- Testing
- atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Huntington Disease
28-Day Study of SAGE-718 on Functioning Capacity in Participants With Huntington's Disease
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the magnitude of the baseline difference between participants with early Huntington's Disease (HD) and healthy participants (HP) with respect to measures of cognitive performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05358821
- Testing
- SAGE-718
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Huntington Disease
Dose-response Evaluation of the Cellavita HD Product in Patients With Huntington's Disease
Cellavita HD is a stem-cell therapy for Huntington's Disease. This is a prospective, phase II, single-center, randomized (2:2:1), triple-blind, placebo controlled study, with two test doses of Cellavita HD product.
- Trial name
- ADORE-DH (NCT03252535)
- Testing
- Cellavita HD lower dose, Cellavita HD higher dose
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Azidus Brasil
Pain, Postoperative
Caffeine and Neurologic Recovery Following Surgery and General Anesthesia
The ongoing opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, and surgical patients are particularly vulnerable to opioid-dependency and related risks. Emerging data suggest that caffeine may reduce pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03577730
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate, Dextrose Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cognitive Impairment, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain
Memantine Hydrochloride and Whole-Brain Radiotherapy With or Without Hippocampal Avoidance in Reducing Neurocognitive Decline in Patients With Brain Metastases
This randomized phase III trial compares memantine hydrochloride and whole-brain radiotherapy with or without hippocampal avoidance in reducing neurocognitive decline in patients with cancer that has spread from the primary site…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Brain, Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02360215
- Testing
- Whole brain radiation therapy with hippocampal avoidance, Memantine, Whole brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 220 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 518 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Modulating ApoE Signalling to Reduce Brain Inflammation, deLirium and postopErative Cognitive Dysfunction
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness and estimate the feasibility of administering an investigational drug called 'CN-105' (the study drug), to prevent postoperative cognitive decline, delirium (serious confusion)…
- Trial name
- MARBLE (NCT03802396)
- Testing
- CN-105
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miles Berger, MD PhD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Development of a Multi-faceted Cognitive Training Program for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
After decades of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) intervention research, only two intervention approaches (i.e., psychopharmacology, behavioral treatment) have a "well-established" evidence-base supporting their…
- Trial name
- NCT01352468
- Testing
- Multifaceted cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Early Intervention in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) With Curcumin + Bioperine
This is an additional study to the primary Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) study (LSU#H04-049; NCT00243451)that is underway of PET detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT00595582
- Testing
- curcumin + bioperine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Cognitive Impairment
Phenytoin for Memory Impairment Secondary to Megestrol
This study is designed to test if megestrol acetate induces changes in declarative memory in healthy controls and if pre-administration of phenytoin can ameliorate any induced cognitive impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT02595723
- Testing
- Phenytoin 200 mg capsule, Megestrol 800 mg liquid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Healthy Aging
SHARE(D) Stage II: Alzheimer's Risk Disclosure Protocol Piloting
The goal of this study is to test efficacy and safety of person-centered, culturally-informed protocols for disclosure of different combinations of Alzheimer's dementia risk factors.
- Trial name
- SHARE(D) (NCT04309500)
- Testing
- Personalized DAT Risk Disclosure Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Huntington's Disease
Examination of Quantitative Electroencephalographic (QEEG) Biomarkers in Huntington's Disease
The pace of basic science research defining the mechanisms of selective neuronal degeneration in Huntington disease (HD) has far exceeded the pace of translation of this information into clinically effective treatments for the…
- Trial name
- HD (NCT00670709)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Dementia
Efficacy of 1072nm Infrared Stimulation on Executive Functioning in Dementia
This study will employ a double-blind, placebo-controlled approach to assess the effect of 1072nm infrared (IR) phototherapy on the behavioral and cognitive symptoms associated with early and mid-stage dementia.
- Trial name
- NCT01059877
- Testing
- 1072nm infrared Photobiomodulation, Photobiomodulation SIMULATED
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quietmind Foundation
Mobility Limitation, Cognitive Impairment
Combining tDCS and Neurorehabilitation to Treat Age-related Deficits of Mobility and Cognition: UPfront Walking Study
Loss of mobility and cognitive ability are serious conditions that threaten the independence of older adults. The objective of this study is to initiate a line of research to develop a novel therapeutic intervention to enhance…
- Trial name
- NCT03122236
- Testing
- Neurorehabilitation of Standard Walking, Neurorehabilitation of Complex Walking, Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (Active tDCS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Mild Cognitive Impairment
PRIMA Intervention for Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers
The investigators developed and tested the Daily Engagement in Meaningful Activities (DEMA) intervention to improve life satisfaction and health outcomes for patients and caregivers.
- Trial name
- PRIMA (NCT04515875)
- Testing
- Daily Engagement Meaningful Activity (DEMA), Information Support (IS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Effect of Elderberry Juice on Cognition and Inflammation in Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Elderberries (Sambuci fructus) have been shown in a number of studies to have significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Trial name
- NCT02414607
- Testing
- Elderberry Juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment
In-Home Technology for Caregivers of People With Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study aims to develop and evaluate new in-home supportive technology that is designed to alleviate anxiety, burden, and loneliness in spousal and familial caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04206670
- Testing
- In-Home Technology System and Questionnaires, Waiting Control In-Home Technology System and Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and abnormal growth hormone secretion, as measured by glucagon stimulation test, will be treated with replacement growth…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT03554265
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Lab School Day Study for CONCERTA of Older Children With ADHD
The purpose of this trial is to determine if the study medication, CONCERTA (methylphenidate HCl), is safe and effective in improving academic performance and behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT00799409
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Elder Abuse, Elder Mistreatment
Feasibility of Elder Mistreatment VOICES-CI Screening Tool
The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of the VOICES Elder Abuse Intervention among older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- VOICES-CI (NCT05216081)
- Testing
- Virtual cOaching in making Informed Choices on Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure (VOICES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University