Clinical trials: Cognitive Functions
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
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease
Comparison of PET Amyloid Imaging in Japanese and Western Subjects
This was a Phase 2, multicenter study to assess the extent and patterns of [18F] flutemetamol uptake in the brains of 3 groups of Japanese subjects: healthy volunteers (HV), amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), and probable…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT02813070
- Testing
- [18F] Flutemetamol
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Cognitive Dysfunction
Probing Cortical Excitability and Cognitive Function With TMS
The overarching purpose of this study is to develop a technique that is capable of identifying neurophysiological biomarkers sensitive enough to detect preclinical dementia by integrating Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)…
- Trial name
- NCT03652012
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Cognitive Control, Executive Function
Effect of Cross Frequency tACS on Cognitive Control
Investigation of frequency specific transcranial alternating current stimulation on cognitive control signals in frontal cortex
- Trial name
- NCT03800030
- Testing
- Theta-gamma tACS, Delta-beta tACS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Metabolism - Cerebral Energy
The Efficient Brain Study
Cerebral energy metabolism declines with advanced aging, and is implicated in age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other forms of neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson's disease).
- Trial name
- NCT02771366
- Testing
- Fermented Papaya Preparation, Granulated Sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Cognitive Training for Diabetes Self-Management
The overall objective of this study is to determine the effects of a comprehensive cognitive rehabilitation intervention on biological, cognitive, and diabetes self-management outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04831775
- Testing
- Memory, Attention, and Problem Solving Skills for Diabetes, Brain Games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action
The lack of efficacious research-based interventions for such vulnerable older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/RD) and their caregivers (CGs) is a significant public health problem.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson Disease Dementia
- Trial name
- IDEA (NCT03550131)
- Testing
- Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action (IDEA), Reducing Disabilities in Alzheimer's Disease (RDAD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 322 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hypogonadism, Diabetes
Effects of Aromatase Inhibition Versus Testosterone in Older Men With Low Testosterone: Randomized-Controlled Trial.
Background: Men≥65 years often produce lower levels of testosterone, meaning there is less testosterone circulating to the tissues of the body.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadism, Diabetes, Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT00104572
- Testing
- Androgel (Testosterone Gel), Anastrozole (Aromatase Inhibitor), Calcium Cardone 500mg with vitamin D 400 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction
Vascular Mechanisms for the Effects of Loss of Ovarian Hormone Function on Cognition in Women
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause and estrogen levels fall. The ovarian hormone estrogen is important for supporting normal cognitive function, and changes in brain activity and…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02122198
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate, Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Aging
The Entorhinal Cortex and Aerobic Exercise in Aging
The overall goal of this study is to examine how regular exercise affects brain function, spatial memory, and virtual navigation. Participation in this research study will take approximately 4 months.
- Trial name
- ECE (NCT02775760)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular endurance, Strength, balance, and flexibility
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative Cognitive Screening of Elderly Surgical Patients
The objectives of this pilot study are: 1. to determine whether a short cognitive test battery administered in the preadmission test center can be used to cognitively stratify elderly patients presenting for elective surgical…
- Trial name
- NCT01826825
- Testing
- Cognitive Screen, Mini-Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Healthy
A Pilot Study of the Effects of BCG Immunization on CSF and Blood-based Biomarkers in Older Adults.
A pilot study of the effects of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization on cerebrospinal fluid and blood-based biomarkers in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04507126
- Testing
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Functionally-tailored Oral Care Intervention for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Dementia and Their Caregivers
The specific aims of this study are: Aim 1. Develop a staged and modifiable dyadic oral care intervention to provide functionally-tailored oral care rehabilitation for community-dwelling persons with dementia (PWD) and need-based…
- Trial name
- NCT04238520
- Testing
- Functionally Tailored Oral Care Intervention, Control Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xi Chen
Cognition
A Study to Compare Two Medications With an Inactive Medication and Look at the Effect on a Person's Mental Ability
The purpose is to compare solifenacin and oxybutynin with an inactive tablet and assess any potential effects on mental ability.
- Trial name
- SENIOR (NCT01126424)
- Testing
- Solifenacin, Oxybutynin
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Inc
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
Oculomotor and Spatial Cognition Deficits in Schizophrenia
DESCRIPTION: (Verbatim from the Applicant's Abstract) Abnormalities of eye movement control and spatial cognition are well-established deficits in schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00931996
- Testing
- Antipsychotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Impairment
SNIFF Multi-Device Study 2
The SNIFF Device study will involve using one of three devices to administer insulin through each participant's nose or intra-nasally, accompanied by a lumbar puncture.
- Trial name
- NCT04199767
- Testing
- 20 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company), 40 IU Humulin® R U-100 (NDC: 0002-8215, Eli Lilly & Company)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Aging
SMART Stimulation: Precision Neuromodulation of Cognition in Older Adults
The current study will investigate methods for enhancing cognitive training (CT) effects in healthy older adults by employing a combination of interventions facilitating neural plasticity and optimizing readiness for learning.
- Trial name
- NCT05377411
- Testing
- tDCS, cognitive training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder
Transdiagnostic Brain-Behavior Profiling to Enhance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Response
Many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and generalized Social Anxiety Disorder (gSAD) are treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but few have meaningful improvement.
- Trial name
- NCT03175068
- Testing
- CBT, ST
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
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