Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Cognitive and Motor Dysfunction in Dementia (NCT05661084)
Multifocal Transcranial Current Stimulation for Cognitive and Motor Dysfunction in Dementia
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 55 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) (active); Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (active) (DEVICE)
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) (sham); Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (sham) (DEVICE)
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) (active); Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (sham) (DEVICE)
- Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) (sham); Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) (active) (DEVICE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 971-5416
Email: homestim@hsl.harvard.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.