Clinical trials: Memory Disorders
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Water-based Activity to Enhance Recall in Veterans
This two-year study will evaluate the feasibility of an exercise training augmentation for cognitive training intervention to improve memory performance in Veterans with a diagnosis of amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI).
- Trial name
- WATER-VET (NCT02614092)
- Testing
- Water-based Activity + Cognitive Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia; Alzheimer's Type (Etiology)
STIM+: PET Biomarker Education & Disclosure
When dementia is caused by AD, we refer to it as dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT). The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and DAT is advancing age, but DAT is not a normal part of aging.
- Trial name
- STIM+ (NCT04818255)
- Testing
- PET Biomarker Disclosure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Postoperative Complications, Memory Disorders
A Study to Determine if Carbon Dioxide Lavage During Total Knee Surgery Reduces Intraoperative Embolic Events
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of a carbon dioxide lavage device (CarboJet) to clean bone surfaces during total knee surgery decreases intraoperative embolic events when compared with standard orthopedic…
- Trial name
- NCT00736125
- Testing
- pulsatile saline lavage, carbon dioxide lavage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kinamed Incorporated
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Memantine on Magnetic Resonance (MR) Spectroscopy in Subjects at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Recent data show that marked cell damage precedes the clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Hence, targeting populations at risk with pharmacological interventions is a possible strategy to lessen the burden of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00933608
- Testing
- memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Depression, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Combination Treatment Study for Memory Impairment and Depression
Patients presenting with depression (DEP) and cognitive impairment (CI), represent a unique, understudied population that is difficult to diagnose, treat and estimate prognosis.
- Trial name
- DEP-CI (NCT01658228)
- Testing
- Donepezil, Citalopram, Venlafaxine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Parkinson's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
Mild cognitive impairment, including difficulty with solving problems, planning, attention, or recalling information, can be a significant problem for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01519271
- Testing
- Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer Disease, Mild Memory Disturbance
The MObile AssessMENT of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Amnestic MCI and AD (MOMENT) Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether it is possible and useful for caregivers to report behavioral or psychological symptoms of people with mild memory problems or Alzheimer's disease through a smartphone mobile…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Mild Memory Disturbance, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- MOMENT (NCT04482036)
- Testing
- Mobile Phone Application Assessments, Standard Assessments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Depressive Disorder
Depressed Mood Improvement Through Nicotine Dosing 2
Deficits in cognitive control are core features of late-life depression, contributing both to emotion dysregulation and problems with inhibiting irrelevant information, conflict detection, and working memory.
- Trial name
- DepMIND2 (NCT04433767)
- Testing
- Transdermal Nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Alcohol Dependence, PTSD
Neuromodulation of Trauma Memories in PTSD & Alcohol Dependence
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of propranolol versus placebo on craving, distress and cue reactivity to trauma and alcohol cues.
- Trial name
- NCT01055171
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Traumatic Brain Injury
Effects of LEDs on Memory in TBI Patients
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether transcranial, high-intensity LED placed on the scalp can improve working memory in people who have sustained a concussion with lingering effects or a mild brain injury.
- Trial name
- LED (NCT01598532)
- Testing
- MedX Health Phototherapy (light therapy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder
Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation as Treatment for Crack-cocaine Addiction
The use of crack-cocaine is growing at alarming rate in our country and it is absolutely worrisome the fast establishment of addiction to it.
- Conditions
- Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01337297
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Espirito Santo
Schizophrenia
A Pilot Trial of Acute N-Acetylcysteine Effects on Working Memory and Other Cognitive Functions in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the amino acid supplement N-Acetylcysteine versus placebo on working memory and other cognitive functions in persons with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NAC (NCT01232790)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Affect
Examining Effects of a Therapeutic Focus on Positive Memories on Post-Trauma Health
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has devastating health consequences. Evidence-based PTSD interventions address the substantial burden of PTSD on the health of individuals and societies; however, several individuals receiving…
- Conditions
- Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Affect, Memory
- Trial name
- NCT05523453
- Testing
- Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT), Supportive Counseling (SC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Safety and Efficacy Study of Ladostigil in Mild to Moderate Probable Alzheimer's Disease
For many, Alzheimer's disease is the number one medical issue facing our aging society. It is a late onset neurodegenerative disease, frequently under diagnosed, that impairs memory and cognitive performance.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01354691
- Testing
- ladostigil hemitartrate
- Where
- 19 sites in Austria, Croatia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Avraham Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Pain
Moderate Versus Deep Procedural Sedation With Propofol in the Emergency Department
This study is a clinical trial of moderate sedation versus deep sedation with propofol for procedural sedation in the Emergency Department.
- Trial name
- NCT02404610
- Testing
- Moderate Procedural Sedation with a sedative medication., Deep Procedural Sedation with a sedative medication., propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Down Syndrome
Efficacy and Safety of Memantine Hydrochloride in Enhancing the Cognitive Abilities of Young Adults With Down Syndrome
The purpose of this 16-week research study is to determine whether a drug called memantine hydrochloride (memantine) has the potential to help improve memory and other cognitive abilities of young adults with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01112683
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures
Seizure Activity in Alzheimer's Disease
The main purpose of this research project is to study how seizure-like activity affects the blood flow in the brain of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- NCT01554683
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Impairment
Rivastigmine Patch in Veterans With Cognitive Impairment Following TBI
Difficulties with intellectual functioning, particularly memory functions, are common and source of long-term disability after Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Trial name
- RIVET (NCT01670526)
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Psoriasis
High Dose Risankizumab for Psoriasis
This pilot study explores higher than standard doses of risankizumab for plaque psoriasis, to see effects on resident memory T cells and skin clearance.
- Trial name
- KNOCKOUT (NCT05283135)
- Testing
- risankizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Medical Research Center
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Preventing Cognitive Decline in African Americans With Mild Cognitive Impairment
The goal of this study is to determine whether increasing participation in cognitive, physical, and/or social activities prevents cognitive decline in older African Americans (AAs) with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Trial name
- NCT01299766
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation (BA), Supportive Therapy (ST)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University