Clinical trial for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Official title TACS to Engage Theta-Gamma Coupling and Enhance Working Memory in Patients With MCI (tACS-MCI)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06783283
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether transcranial alternating current stimulation can improve working memory and thinking in mild cognitive impairment.
- Who it's for
- People who are 60 years or older and have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a low‑level electrical current to the brain for 1–1.5 hours, five days a week for two weeks, plus a few clinic visits for memory tests and blood work.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about two weeks with daily treatment sessions and a few assessment visits before and after the treatment.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 60 years or above,
- Cognitive concern reflecting a change in cognition reported by patient or informant or clinician (i.e., historical or observed evidence of decline...
- Not demented ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
- No vascular, traumatic, or medical causes of cognitive decline ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
- Evidence of longitudinal decline in cognition, when feasible, and ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
You likely can't join if
- Current use of an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor or memantine ascertained via participant's report, Medication List, or Electronic Medical Record...
- Major Depressive Disorder with active symptoms in the last 3 months ascertained using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), or...
- A lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder; intellectual disability; or a psychotic disorder ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR.
- Substance use disorder active in the last 3 months ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR.
- Any other DSM-5 diagnosis ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR, that may be associated with prefrontal cortical dysfunction as ascertained...
- Current anticonvulsant use due to its impact on brain stimulation induced activity and ascertained using a Medication List or EMR.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 60 years or above,
- Cognitive concern reflecting a change in cognition reported by patient or informant or clinician (i.e., historical or observed evidence of decline over time)
- Not demented ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
- No vascular, traumatic, or medical causes of cognitive decline ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
- Evidence of longitudinal decline in cognition, when feasible, and ascertained using the study investigator opinion.
- Objective evidence of single or multi domain MCI, where single domain MCI refers to deficits using neuropsychology (NP) battery on only one of the cognitive domains (Speed of Processing; Working Memory
- Willingness to provide informed consent,
- Ability to read and communicate in English (with corrected vision and hearing, if needed)
- Current use of an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor or memantine ascertained via participant's report, Medication List, or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Major Depressive Disorder with active symptoms in the last 3 months ascertained using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), or Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID), or EMR.
- A lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder; intellectual disability; or a psychotic disorder ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR.
- Substance use disorder active in the last 3 months ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR.
- Any other DSM-5 diagnosis ascertained using the MINI or SCID, or EMR, that may be associated with prefrontal cortical dysfunction as ascertained using a study investigator opinion.
- Current anticonvulsant use due to its impact on brain stimulation induced activity and ascertained using a Medication List or EMR.
- Current benzodiazepine use of more than what is equivalent to lorazepam 2 mg/day as ascertained using a Medication List.
- Any contraindication to MRI or contraindication to tACS (e.g., cardiac pacemaker, acoustic device, history of seizures) ascertained using the tACS Safety Screen (tSS)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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