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Melatonin Supplementation in Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Neurological - Dementias
Neurological - Other neurological disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12619000876190
Lead Sponsor
Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1. Between 60-80 years of age.
2. Diagnosis of multi-domain MCI
3.Stability of at least four weeks on permitted medications.
4. Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria

1. Suspected dementia seen by less than or equal to 18 on MoCA Blind
2. History of cerebrovascular events (e.g. stroke, TIA) associated with persisting cognitive changes
3. Shift-work or trans meridian travel within 14 days of assessment
4. Neurological disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis)
5. Head trauma with associated loss of consciousness > 30 mins
6. Current psychiatric disorder including; Bipolar Disorder (I and II) and schizophrenia.
7. Currently regularly taking benzodiazepines, sedatives and hypnotics
8. Current substance abuse or dependence (alcohol and/or other illicit substances)
9. Any significant systematic illness or medical condition that may hinder compliance with protocol
10. Contraindication to MRI scanning such as pace devices, coronary or peripheral artery stents, cochlear implants and renal insufficiency
11. Current major depressive episode (not excluded if receiving treatment using anti-depressants for maintenance of depression or subthreshold depression unless a medication listed in 12.)
12. Currently taking medications such as beta blockers, MAO inhibitors, macrolides, and melatonergics.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent of people who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria and could potentially joint the study,<br><br>[After all participants have been recruited.];The amount of people who agree to be randomised (and take part in the trial).[After all participants have been recruited. ];The amount of people who correctly adhere to the study medication as instructed using both patient medication diary and capsule counts. [After all participants have concluded the study.]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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