Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Brain Stimulation During a Daytime Nap on Memory Consolidation in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Conditions:

Older Adults (50-90 Years)

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-90 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The beneficial effect of nocturnal as well as daytime sleep on memory consolidation is well-documented in young, healthy subjects. Slow wave sleep (SWS), in particular, with its slow oscillating activ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age: 50-90 years
  • right handed
  • inobtrusive neuropsychological examination

Exclusion

  • untreated severe internal or psychiatric diseases
  • epilepsy
  • other severe neurological diseases eg., previous major stroke, brain tumour
  • dementia
  • contraindications to MRI

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01840839

Start Date

October 1 2013

End Date

August 1 2015

Last Update

January 30 2018

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Charite CCM Neurologie Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 10117