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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Registration Number
NCT01653431
Lead Sponsor
The University of New South Wales
Brief Summary

The study will examine whether the effects of computerized brain training are enhanced when training is combined with mild brain stimulation in patients with mild cognitive impairment. We hypothesize that this combination will produce greater improvements in cognitive functioning than computerized brain training alone.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
68
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 60 - 85 years.
  • Meet diagnostic criteria for amnestic mild cognitive impairment.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to provide informed consent.
  • Concurrent medication likely to affect mental performance.
  • Current substance use or dependence in last 3 months.
  • Current active psychiatric or neurological condition

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
California Verbal Learning Test IIPost treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Black Dog Institute

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Black Dog Institute
🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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