Clinical trial for Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Official title Treatment of Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis With High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05958381
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if transcranial direct current stimulation over a memory‑related brain area can improve verbal retrieval and other thinking skills in MS patients.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a series of tDCS sessions and will take memory and other cognitive tests, plus have EEG recordings to measure brain activity.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- º Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
- º Memory retrieval deficit based on neuropsychological testing done in our lab
- º Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
You likely can't join if
- dementia of any type
- epilepsy or other seizure disorders
- severe traumatic brain injury
- brain tumor
- present drug abuse
- stroke
See the full eligibility criteria
- º Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
- º Memory retrieval deficit based on neuropsychological testing done in our lab
- º Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
- dementia of any type
- epilepsy or other seizure disorders
- severe traumatic brain injury
- brain tumor
- present drug abuse
- stroke
- blood vessel abnormalities in the brain
- Parkinson's disease
- anti-convulsants
- L-dopa
- carbamazepine
- sulpiride
- pergolide
- lorazepam
- rivastigmine
- dextromethorphan
- D-cycloserine
- flunarizine
- ropinirole
- stimulants (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine/modafinil/armodafinil) must be stopped during enrollment
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Richardson, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Richardson, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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