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Filter by:Preclinical and clinical data have demonstrated the ability of the 11C-PIB tracer to selectively bind accumulations of amyloid protein, a neuropathological marker characteristic of the neurodegenerative pathologies covered by this study. The validation in larger groups of patients, and the comparison between the different clinical syndromes included in the spectrum, will allow the diagnostic and prognostic potential of the tracer to be evaluated, with important consequences for the clinical management of patients. In particular, the tracer could play a central role in the clinical management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment. Numerous pharmacological trials are currently underway, worldwide, for the validation of anti-amyloid drugs. In the future we could think about early monitoring with imaging of the effectiveness of the treatment. T he FDG PET technique can be of great help in obtaining relationships between radiation damage to the brain and possibly neurological and neuropsychological deficits associates.
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to test effect of time-restricted eating on cognitive function and other biopsychosocial factors in menopausal women undertaking a 12-week exercise programme. The main questions to answer are: 1. What is effect of time-restricted eating on cognitive function in menopausal women undertaking a 12-week exercise programme? 2. What is effect of time-restricted eating on menopausal symptoms in menopausal women undertaking a 12-weeks exercise programme? 3. What is effect of time-restricted eating on metabolic health parameters in menopausal women undertaking a 12-weeks exercise programme? Participants of both groups will have moderate intensity circuit mixed endurance and resistance exercise programme two times per week for 55 minutes for 12 weeks. Participants of one of two groups will not only exercise but also have a time-restricted eating following 16:8 protocol for 12 weeks. Participants will have pre-tests and post-tests: - blood samples collection (to measure level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, glial cell derived neurotrophic factor, insulin, glucose, lipid profile), - body composition analysis, - Stroop test and N-back test, - electroencephalography using Emotiv Epic X devices, - One-repetition maximum test, Ruffier test, - Questionnaire assessment (using Menopause Rating Scale and The Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire). Researchers will compare two groups - exercise group and combination group which will do both time-restricted eating and exercise to see if there is a modulating effect of time-restricted eating in participants undertaking exercise.
Digital medicine is a useful clinical resource for people with cognitive disorders. Scientific literature has shown that in people with dementia neuropsychological instruments administered in remote are characterized by high psychometric quality and satisfaction levels. However, evidence about the reliability of remote neuropsychological domain-specific tests is still limited in the Italian context. The principal aims of the study will be 1) to evaluate the reliability of the remote administration of neuropsychological screening and domain-specific tests compared to the face-to-face administration in patients with cognitive disorders; 2) to assess the feasibility and level of satisfaction of patients and caregivers about remote administration. All participants will be submitted to both face-to-face and remote neuropsychological assessment (by videoconference) in a counterbalanced cross-over design. Finally, all patients and/or caregivers will complete a satisfaction questionnaire about the remote administration.
The potential impact of various dietary ingredients to improve cognitive function, mood, well-being, and overall levels of affects are largely undetermined. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a combination of two dietary supplements, Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catech, on cognitive function, well-being, mood, cognitive interferences, and inflammation.
- Based on research showing that cognitive-motor training programs help improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, this program uses an interactive system to combine cognitive training with exercise. - The interactive system consists of wearable sensors and has the advantage of cognitive training without space constraints, and the cognitive training program consists of a total of five developed cognitive training games. - The program is expected to improve the cognitive abilities of the elderly and improve their physical abilities.
This is a Phase 0, open-label, non-controlled, single-centre study designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety and tolerability of a single, bolus intravenous (iv) injection of a microdose of ACD856 in healthy subjects.
This study aims to determine the feasibility of a randomized-controlled trial of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) for sleep and cognitive performance in older adults with MCI and insomnia symptoms (50-80 years). The trial will be completed online, and participants will be recruited from the community across Australia.
Lifetime risk for developing an alcohol use disorder increases with earlier onset of alcohol consumption. This risk may reflect a tendency for escalated alcohol intake among youth due to immature executive control, leading to more frequent binge drinking, which is associated with more alcohol-related problems. Binge drinking is associated with deficits in behavioral flexibility, which may suggest impaired control networks that contribute to automatic behavior. Individuals with an alcohol or substance use disorder (A/SUD) exhibit attentional bias toward drug- or alcohol-related stimuli that have attained salience through consistent use. Reward history increases attention towards non-drug stimuli, even among individuals with no lifetime A/SUD. Preliminary data (from Dr. Boettiger's lab) from a nationally representative US adult sample using data collected via Prolific found that a questionnaire measure of mindfulness moderates the relationship between alcohol misuse and attention to reward. Given evidence that heavy alcohol drinking impairs behavioral flexibility, which in turn promotes escalating intake, insight into the relationship between mindfulness and behavioral flexibility could inspire new strategies to prevent alcohol and substance use disorders in people at elevated risk.
This is a First-in-Human, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Single Ascending Oral Dose Study of SDI-118 in Healthy Male Subjects including Receptor Occupancy Measurements after Single Dose of SDI-118 and an Assessment of Food Effect.
Background : The supplementary motor area is the most common/preferential brain location of LGG. This area plays an important role in many motor and cognitive functions such as motor initiation, bimanual coordination and executive functions. Many studies describe the supplementary motor area syndrome resulting from lesions in this area. News managements for LGGs consisting in intraoperative mapping in awake patients reduce significantly neurological disorders and increase also the overall survival . However, the literature does not provide data concerning motor and cognitive functions in a long term and their consequences in the quality of life of patients. Objective : The aim of our research project is to identify whether there are some motor or neurocognitive deficit in the short and the long term in a population of patients who have medical story of LGG resection in the supplementary motor area.