Brain stimulation for the improvement of thinking and memory skills in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment; Memory difficulties; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000182190
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-02-08
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

(1) Meet criteria for amnestic-Mild Cognitive Impairment as defined by the International working group on mild cognitive impairment; (2) are competent to consent based on their ability to provide a spontaneous narrative description of the key elements of the study, as assessed by a clinical staff member independent of the research project; (3) are between the ages of 50 and 70; (4) are able to participate in cognitive testing in English.

Exclusion Criteria

(1) Have a DSM-IV history of substance abuse or dependence in the last 6 months; (2) have a concomitant major and unstable medical, psychiatric or neurological illness; (3) are pregnant, (4) are currently taking any medication shown to interfere with the effects of stimulation; namely benzodiazepines; or (5) have any contraindications to brain stimulation as assessed using the TMS/tACS safety screen.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified