Clinical trials: Impaired Cognitive Function
Memory Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Physical Exercise for Prevention of Dementia
The principal aim of this study is to verify whether a program of supervised, multimodal physical exercise improves cognitive function and/or reduces the rate of cognitive decline in older adults
- Conditions
- Memory Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging
- Trial name
- EPD (NCT02236416)
- Testing
- Intervention group, Control group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Molise
Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Dementias and Microbiota Composition: Is Possible to Revert the Dementia Symptoms Reverting the Microbiota Composition?
Dementia is the major cause of disability and dependency among older adults worldwide affecting memory, cognitive abilities and behavior, interfering with one's ability to perform daily lives activities.
- Conditions
- Dementia Alzheimers, Dementia With Lewy Bodies, Parkinson Disease Dementia, Dementia Frontotemporal
- Trial name
- DEM-BIOTA (NCT05943925)
- Testing
- No intervention, Probiotic supplement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Major Depression
Effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Depressed Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical efficacy (affective and cognitive) in patients with moderate depression between TMS over the left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) with simulated TMS, as well as clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT02213016
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Healthy, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Supporting Episodic Memory With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Healthy Controls and Dementia Patients
Previous studies showed that anodal tDCS applied over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) improved episodic memory performance, indicating a possible use as an intervention for patients suffering from memory impairments.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03227185
- Testing
- real anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline
The objective of this study is to determine the impact of Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity on cognition in community living elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment (DSM V: Mild Neurocognitive Disorder) using a…
- Trial name
- NCT02854085
- Testing
- Art Therapy, Music Reminiscence Activity
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment
RESET-BRAIN: REhabilitation of SleEp and CogniTive Impairment in BReast Cancer Survivors Using an App-based Intervention
The goal of the study is to investigate whether treating insomnia using app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors compared to an active control group…
- Conditions
- Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- RESET-BRAIN (NCT06553235)
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Sleep hygiene education
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Traumatic Encephalopathy
Tau And Connectomics In TES Study
This pilot study aims to assess if participants that meet the criteria for a TES diagnosis have a specific tau deposition profile on PET scanning using the PET tau binding ligand - [18F] PI-2620.
- Conditions
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Traumatic Encephalopathy, Head Injury Trauma, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- TACIT (NCT05490576)
- Testing
- [18F] PI-2620 Tau Ligand
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Macquarie University, Australia
Cognitive Function
The Effect of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cognitive Function
Cognitive health is generally considered a key component of quality of life. Current evidence indicates that a large number of individuals are at a high risk for cognitive impairment from many causes as they age.
- Trial name
- NCT04070547
- Testing
- Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ostrava
Hemodialysis, Cognitive Impairment
Influencing Factors of Cerebrovascular Disease and Cognition in Hemodialysis Patients
In this observational study, the investigators evaluate the influencing factors of cerebrovascular disease and cognition in hemodialysis patients.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Cognitive Impairment, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT04433455
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being
Thrive at Home: A Virtual Reality Social Intervention for Older Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) based social platform can improve mental health and social connection for older adults who receive in-home care.
- Conditions
- Mental Health (Depression), Mental Health and General Well-being, Loneliness, Well Being
- Trial name
- Thrive at Home (NCT07835568)
- Testing
- Full Virtual Reality Social Intervention, Abbreviated Virtual Reality Social Intervention
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of Circadian Light on Hospitalized Persons With Dementia and Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments.
Light stimulates the human visual system and the biological functions in the retina, also referred to as non-visual responses, e.g. hormone production.
- Trial name
- NCT05535790
- Testing
- Naturalistic LED light, Standard/traditional lighting
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Cognitive Impairment, Hematologic Malignancies
Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults With Hematologic Malignancies
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment and evaluate its relationship with activities of daily living among older adults with hematologic malignancies receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Hematologic Malignancies, Chemotherapy Effect
- Trial name
- NCT07842679
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease
Neurodegenerative Diseases Progression Markers (MARKERS-NDD)
MARKERS-NDD is a prospective, observational, longitudinal study, which aims to collect data from patients affected by neurodegenerative diseases (NDD) followed longitudinally for routine examinations performed as part of normal…
- Conditions
- Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson Disease, Synucleinopathies, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- MARKERS-NDD (NCT06596746)
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Casa di Cura San Raffaele Cassino
Cognitive Impairment, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The Active Mind Study
The purpose of this study is to explore whether physical exercise, mindfulness training, or both interventions together can improve cognitive function in individuals with multiple risk factors for the development of dementia in…
- Trial name
- NCT03289546
- Testing
- Mindfulness training, Aerobic training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease
Understanding Brain Mechanisms Involved in Autobiographical Memory
The overall objective of this project is to characterize the spatiotemporal dynamics of brain oscillations underpinning autobiographical memory (ABM) and the modulation of the memory network using non-invasive brain stimulation.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease, Memory Loss
- Trial name
- NCT05710549
- Testing
- high-density electroencephalography (hdEEG), Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lucie Bréchet
Breast Cancer, Cognitive Impairments
Cognitive Training for Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Survivors
This Phase III trial will examine the efficacy of computerized cognitive training methods on perceived cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT05896189
- Testing
- Arm 1: Computerized Cognitive Training-Global Stimulation Games, Arm 2: Computerized Cognitive Training-Neuroplasticity Games
- Where
- 680 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 386 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Application of the Modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT)© to Aging
This study is a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial (RCT) to provide Class I evidence in support of or in refute of the efficacy of the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT) in healthy aging (HA)and in…
- Trial name
- NCT03370224
- Testing
- Memory retraining exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Cognitive Impairment, Old Age; Debility
Dietary Supplementation and Cognitive Functions in the Elderly
In recent years, globally, there has been a growth in both the size and the proportion of older adults in the world population. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that by 2030, 1 in 6 people will be 60 years of age…
- Trial name
- ESPINS (NCT06352099)
- Testing
- Dietary supplement with micronised diosmin, hesperidin and herbal extracts
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Existential Suffering, Meaning of Life
Reminiscence-Based Life Review on Copying With Existential Suffering Among Older Cancer Survivors
Target Issue: Cognitive impairment in older cancer survivors is highly prevalent and the co-existing neuro-psychiatric symptoms, particularly depression, would further complicate the psychosocial consequence of existential…
- Conditions
- Existential Suffering, Meaning of Life, Cognitive Function, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT05525299
- Testing
- Reminiscence-Based Life Review
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Cognitive Impairment, Delirium
e-CHAMP: Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Older Adults With Memory Problems
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive screening program coupled with a computerized decision support system in improving the quality of care for hospitalized older adults with cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT00182832
- Testing
- e-CHAMP (Enhancing Care for Hospitalized Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment), Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University