Mild Cognitive Impairment study: Mindfulness Intervention
Official title Mindfulness for Cognition in Early-stage Alzheimer's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06792877
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether mindfulness meditation changes memory, brain function, and quality of life in older adults.
- Who it's for
- People aged 60+ who are healthy, have mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s, or a history of brain injury.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly placed in a mindfulness class or a wait‑list group and will complete paper tests, surveys, computer tasks, and brain scans (EEG and MRI) before and after the program.
- Time commitment
- The study runs for about 6 months with visits at the start, and again at 2, 4, and 6 months.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy older adults will show cognitive performance within 1.0 SD for age \& education adjusted norms on a neuropsychological test battery
- Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) participants will show performance on delayed recall or one more or more other cognitive domains worse than 1.5 SD...
You likely can't join if
- Participants without a computer, smart phone and internet access will be excluded
- If they cannot understand the informed consent form or have moderate dementia.
- Mood disorders (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety) or alcohol and drug use that either interferes with day-to-day life or required hospitalization...
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Any medical condition whose severity could significantly impair cognition (e.g., stroke, frontotermporal dementia, Parkinson's disease) are...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, 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, 50 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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