Status:
RECRUITING
A rTMS and Virtual Reality Based Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for MCI
Lead Sponsor:
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Conditions:
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Caregiver Burden
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This clinical trial is being conducted to see if brain stimulation and brain training together improves cognitive functioning and mood in older adults diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). B...
Detailed Description
The primary objective of this pilot study is to assess if combined treatment with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and immersive virtual reality mediated cognitive training program ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 55 and over
- previous diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Score of 18 or over on the MoCA during pre-screening procedures.
Exclusion
- below 55 years old
- Do not pass the TMS Adult Safety Screening
- Taking medications known to increase risk of seizure
- Taking ototoxic medications
- Those with implanted device
- History of bipolar disorder
- History of Tourette's syndrome or presence of motor tics
- History of seizures/ seizures in first degree relatives
- History of stroke, aneurysm, or cranial neurosurgery
- Current alcohol related disorder needing medical treatment
- History of abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG)
- History of motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, or migraine
- Significant balance/gait impairments/history of falls
- History of hyperacusis or photophobia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 31 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06024473
Start Date
March 31 2024
End Date
September 1 2026
Last Update
February 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Central Arkansas VA Healthcare system
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72114