Status:

COMPLETED

tDCS and Cognitive Efficiency in Ageing

Lead Sponsor:

University of Valencia

Conditions:

Aging

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Normal aging is associated with a progressive decline in cognitive functions, especially memory. This decline in cognitive function can negatively impact the quality of life of older adults. Although ...

Detailed Description

The clinical trial protocol involves the recruitment of participants from three different groups: healthy older adults, individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and patients with Alzheimer's ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • For the group of healthy older adults:
  • MEC score greater than 26 points.
  • GDS between 1 and 3.
  • For the MCI group:
  • MEC score between 21 and 26 points.
  • GDS between 1 and 3.
  • For the mild EA group:
  • MEC score between 18 and 23 points.
  • GDS between 3 and 4.

Exclusion

  • Presentation of contraindications to tDCS (presence of intracranial metal implants, intracranial hypertension, comitial risk).
  • Significant asymptomatic neurovascular disease
  • History of previous symptomatic stroke
  • Alcohol or drug abuse/dependence
  • Severe psychiatric symptoms
  • Depressive symptoms higher than mild

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 30 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 30 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

38 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05216315

Start Date

July 30 2020

End Date

May 30 2023

Last Update

December 19 2024

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Faculty of Psychology

Valencia, Spain, 46010