Cognitive Training and Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Parkinson's Disease; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Neurological - Parkinson's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614001039673
• Lead Sponsor: Blake Lawrence

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals must meet the following criteria to be eligible to participate in the study: 1) diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease by a neurologist or geriatrician in accord with the Unite Kingdom Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank Clinical (UKPDSBBC) criteria; 2) describe self-reported problems with cognition which do not significantly impact on functional independence; 3) presence of mild cognitive impairment in accord with the Movement Disorders Society Level II diagnostic criteria; 4) stable response to antiparkinsonian medication for a minimum period of 2 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals will be excluded from the study in they meet the following criteria: 1) presence of Parkinson's Disease-Dementia; 2) below average premorbid intelligence; 3) history of brain surgery; 4) a deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant; 5) history of epilepsy; 6) any active skin disease on the scalp; 7) unstable medical condition (Parkinson’s is not classified as an unstable condition); 8) currently taking psychoactive medication (Parkinson’s medication will not impact TDCS); 9) history of migraine; 10) history of episodes of faintness; 11) history of asthma; 12) any metal implants in the head/brain; 13) currently using a hearing aid.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified