Clinical trials: Normal Cognition
Alzheimer Disease
Imaging Tau in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Aging
This study is being done to learn about tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease. A type of positron emission tomography (PET) scan is used to measure the abnormal accumulation of protein called tau in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT03373604
- Testing
- 18F-MK-6240, Lumbar Puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patrick Lao
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Breast Cancer, Cognitive Dysfunction
Reducing Breast Cancer-related Fatigue and Improving Cognition With Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
This study will test the preliminary efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to improve fatigue and cognition in women with a history of breast cancer and persistent fatigue.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive Dysfunction, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT03143894
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Breast Cancer
Use of Cognitive Stimulation Software for Patients Over the Age of 70 Followed for Breast Cancer: COG-TAB-AGE Feasibility Study
Numerous studies have shown the impact of anti-cancer treatments on cognition and more particularly that of chemotherapy. Elderly patients also seem to be at higher risk of developing cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- COG-TAB-AGE (NCT04261153)
- Testing
- Cognitive stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Headache, Cognitive Disturbance
Effects of IV-Administered Ca-DTPA and Zn-DTPA To Treat Patients With Gadolinium Deposition Disease
Purpose: There are two goals we have for this prospective single arm study; to see an increase in the amount of gadolinium in 24 hour urine collection following each infusion treatment with Calcium and Zinc DTPA, and to see a…
- Conditions
- Headache, Cognitive Disturbance, Skin Hyperpigmentation, Arthralgia
- Trial name
- NCT02947022
- Testing
- Calcium DTPA, Zinc DTPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Parkinson Disease
A Study of Tolerability and Efficacy of Cannabidiol on Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease
The major purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of CBD on motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease (PD), and secondarily to study the safety and tolerability of CBD and other efficacy, particularly regarding tremor in PD.
- Trial name
- NCT03582137
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Breast Cancer, Cognitive Change
Computerized Cognitive Training in Breast Cancer Survivors
For millions of cancer survivors, cognitive impairment is a prevalent, severe, and persistent problem that is associated with other symptoms (depressive symptoms, anxiety and fatigue), poorer work ability, and poorer quality of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cognitive Change, Cognitive Impairment, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05570604
- Testing
- Sweep Seeker, Bird Safari, Jewel Diver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Breast Cancer, Depression
The Effect of Melatonin on Depression, Anxiety, Cognitive Function and Sleep Disturbances in Breast Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of 6 mg melatonin daily for 1 week preoperatively to 12 weeks postoperatively on depressive symptoms, anxiety, cognitive function and sleep disturbances in breast cancer…
- Trial name
- MELODY (NCT01355523)
- Testing
- Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Melissa Voigt Hansen
Breast Cancer
Exercise Program in Cancer and Cognition
This randomized control trial will examine whether a well-controlled and monitored exercise intervention improves cognitive function in postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer and will explore whether neuroimaging…
- Trial name
- EPICC (NCT02793921)
- Testing
- Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Alzheimer's Disease
Imaging Tau in Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Aging
This study is being done to learn about tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease. A type of PET scan is used to measure the abnormal accumulation of protein called tau in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT02884492
- Testing
- 18F-THK-5351, Lumbar Puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Charles Kreisl
Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy; Complications
Testing Ramipril to Prevent Memory Loss in People With Glioblastoma
This study is to determine if an oral drug called Ramipril can lower the chance of memory loss in patients with glioblastoma getting chemoradiation.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy; Complications, Cognitive Decline, Chemoradiation
- Trial name
- NCT03475186
- Testing
- Ramipril
- Where
- 423 sites in United States, Guam
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Trial of Mesna to Prevent Doxorubicin-induced Plasma Protein Oxidation and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Release
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the drug mesna is able to block a series of chemical changes that occur in the blood of patients who receive the chemotherapy medicine doxorubicin.
- Trial name
- NCT01205503
- Testing
- Mesna, Saline, Doxorubicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Mara Chambers
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Lurasidone Effects on Tissue Glutamate in Schizophrenia
24 individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders, who are currently considered stable, will be recruited, screened for entry criteria into a blinded study with a 4-week randomization to either lurasidone…
- Trial name
- NCT02199743
- Testing
- Lurasidone, Haloperidol, Perphenazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Glioma, Glioblastoma
Solriamfetol in Improving Sleep in Patients With Grade II-IV Glioma
This phase II trial studies the side effects of solriamfetol in improving sleep in patients with grade II-IV glioma. Solriamfetol is a wakefulness-promoting drug.
- Trial name
- JAZZ (NCT03868943)
- Testing
- Soliramfetol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Observational Study of Cognitive Outcomes for Subjects Who Have Had Prior PET Amyloid Imaging With Florbetapir F 18 (18F-AV-45)
The primary objective of this protocol is to determine if brain amyloid imaged with florbetapir F 18 (18F-AV-45) PET scans is predictive of progressive cognitive impairment during the subsequent 36 months for groups of: normal…
- Trial name
- NCT00857506
- Testing
- florbetapir F 18
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Avid Radiopharmaceuticals
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Novel Cognitive Treatment Targets for Epidiolex in Sturge- Weber Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to better understand the utility of cannabidiol (CBD/ Epidiolex) for improving the treatment of cognitive impairments in Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS).
- Trial name
- NCT04447846
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Anne Comi, MD
Anxiety Disorder, Breast Cancer
Study of Donepezil in Female Breast Cancer Survivors With Cognitive Dysfunction
RATIONALE: Donepezil hydrochloride may help lessen cognitive dysfunction caused by chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying donepezil hydrochloride in treating cognitive dysfunction after chemotherapy in female…
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorder, Breast Cancer, Cognition Disorders, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT01466270
- Testing
- donepezil hydrochloride
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Aging, Cognitive Aging
Impact of Music Improvisation Training on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
This project will develop and test the effects and mechanisms of a music improvisation training intervention on self-regulation of older adults with and without MCI.
- Conditions
- Aging, Cognitive Aging, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Training
- Trial name
- NCT05980286
- Testing
- Piano Improvisation, Music Listening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Effect of EGb761® on Brain Glucose Metabolism in Three Groups of Elderly Defined by Cognitive Functions
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of EGb761®, in comparison to placebo, on cerebral glucose metabolism, in three groups of elderly patients: newly diagnosed mild Alzheimer's disease (AD), memory complaint patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00814346
- Testing
- EGb761®
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Alzheimer's Disease
Valproic Acid in Subjects With Intact Cognition - Proof of Concept Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of administration and effects of valproic acid on clusterin expression in cognitively-intact, healthy, elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- VPA (NCT01729598)
- Testing
- Valproic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gregory Jicha, 323-5550