Testing brain stimulation for improving memory and function in early Alzheimer’s disease.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Early Alzheimer's Disease; Neurological - Alzheimer's disease

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000415909
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Divya Adhia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-03-27
• Last Update Posted: 6 April 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

•Capable of understanding and signing an informed consent form
•A diagnosis of ‘probable’ or ‘possible’ Alzheimer’s disease based on National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association (NIA-AA) guidelines
•A score of 0.5 in the Clinical Dementia Rating scale
•A score of 60 points or higher on the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG-a screening instrument for dementia)
•A score higher than 18 points in the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)

Exclusion Criteria

•History of epilepsy or seizures
•History of stroke or tumour
•Unstable medical or psychiatric conditions
•Presence of any pacemaker or defibrillator
•Presence of any metal implant in the body
•Alcohol or substance abuse
•Dyslipidaemia
•History of uncontrolled/untreated hypertension
•Participants who, in the opinion of the investigators, do not understand the information and procedures of the study, or would not be compliant with them.
•Any participant for whom the investigators believe, for any reason, that participation would not be an acceptable risk.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified