Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Interventions
- Device: Transcranial direct current stimulation
- 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.
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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
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Sham transcranial direct current stimulation Transcranial direct current stimulation Sham transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive training Transcranial direct current stimulation Transcranial direct current stimulation Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with cognitive training
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method California Verbal Learning Test II Post treatment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Black Dog Institute
🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia