Actively Recruiting
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Cognitive and Motor Dysfunction in Dementia
Led by Hebrew SeniorLife · Updated on 2026-01-12
144
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
240 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
Hebrew SeniorLife
Lead Sponsor
B
BrightFocus Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This project aims to examine the efficacy of remote, caregiver-led tES/brain stimulation intervention targeted to improve memory, mobility, and executive functioning among older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Cognitive and Motor Dysfunction in Dementia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Participants willing and able to give informed consent after explanation
- Participants able and willing to comply with all study requirements
- Participants must sign an informed consent form
- Participants able to read, write, and communicate in English
- Caregiver/Administrator must be at least 18 years old
- Caregiver/Administrator able to read, write, and communicate in English
- Caregiver/Administrator must report computer proficiency and willingness to learn to administer tES
- Caregiver/Administrator must be available on weekdays to administer tES during the study period
You will not qualify if you...
- Participants with major psychiatric disorders like major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis
- Participants who are blind or have disabilities preventing task performance
- Participants with contraindications to tES such as recent seizures, use of neuroactive drugs, or implanted medical devices
- Participants with active scalp skin conditions such as eczema
- Participants scoring 18 or less on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment during screening
- Participants unable to understand study procedures after informed consent review
- Caregivers with mild cognitive impairment (MoCA score less than or equal to 26)
- Caregivers unable to understand study procedures after informed consent review
- Caregivers with poor eyesight, severe arthritis, pain, deformity, or other conditions interfering with tES administration
AI-Screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02131
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
H
HomeStim Study
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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