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Filter by:Introduction and Purpose: In recent years, non-pharmacological treatment methods for dementia patients have been gradually explored. Among these, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been proposed as a non-invasive treatment option. However, the optimal frequency and stimulation site for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation have not been definitively determined. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial. We randomly assigned 30 patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia to the high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation group (40 Hz rTMS) or the moderately high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation group (10 Hz rTMS). Stimulation was applied to the bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). Each patient received a course of treatment for 10 consecutive working days. The high-frequency group received pulses at 40 Hz with an intensity of 40% of the maximum intensity for 2 seconds followed by a 58-second rest period, per set. The moderately high-frequency group received pulses at 10 Hz with an intensity of 90% of the maximum intensity for 4 seconds followed by a 56-second rest period, per set. Each day, patients received 30 sets of stimulation (15 times on the left side and 15 times on the right side), totaling 2400 pulses. Cognitive assessments were conducted on patients before and after the treatment course. Quantitative analysis will be performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences statistical software. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test will be used to check if the data follows a normal distribution. The chi-squared test will compare differences in baseline categorical variables between the groups, while independent t-tests or the Mann-Whitney U Test will compare baseline differences in continuous variables to assess the effectiveness of random assignment. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc comparisons will be used to compare intergroup and intragroup differences. The significance level is set at α = 0.05.
This pilot feasibility study will be a randomized control trial of usual care following Intensive Care Unit (ICU) discharge compared to the Anticipating Decline and Providing Therapy (ADAPT) screening and support intervention. The trial aims to enroll 120 older adults (age 60 or older).
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. The use of placebo is appropriate to minimize bias related to treatment expectations of the subject, study partner, and site investigator, as well as to changes in the relationship between the subject and study partner that might occur with the initiation of treatment and expectation of improvement in motor symptoms or cognition. Changes in subject/study partner interactions can impact subject mood and might introduce biases that cannot be quantified. The double-blind use of placebo will also prevent bias in the clinical and scientific assessments.
The goal of this observational study is to explore the optimal dose of computerized cognitive training in patients with cognitive impairment. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is there an optimal dose of computerized cognitive training for patients with cognitive impairment? - Is the optimal dose different in patients in different age populations? Participants enrolled in the study took a reported computerized cognitive training program and the training data were analyzed for exploring the optimal dose. The researchers will compare the different dose groups to see if there is an optimal dose for the highest improvement in cognitive abilities. The researchers will additionally compare two age groups (aged younger than 60y or aged 60y and older) to see if the optimal doses in the two groups are different.
The goal of this clinical trial is to [learn about cognitive stimulation by multidomain dietary education including the dietary board game via LINE in non-dementic type 2 diabetic adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: [Question 1: Could multi-domain dietary education as cognitive stimulation improve cognitive function?] [Question 2: Could multi-domain dietary education improve dietary control belief ?] [Question 3: Could multi-domain dietary education improve health behavior?] [Question 4]: Could multi-domain dietary education improve HbA1C, and lipid profile? Participants of experimental A group will receive a video about lifestyle education 5 minutes weekly for 3 weeks, a dietary board game 10 minutes weekly for 10 weeks, and a 24-hour dietary recall record 2 times weekly for 7 weeks. And participants of the experimental B group receive the usual clinical treatment. Then experimental A and Experimental B groups will cross over 12 weeks later. Researchers will compare the effect of intervention between the experimental A group and the experimental B group.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based non-pharmacological group therapy shown to benefit people with mild to moderate dementia. Despite increasing availability of CST worldwide, access remains limited in the United States. This pilot pragmatic trial will embed CST referral into the standard care protocol of health care settings that serve people living with dementia in the state of Connecticut, and evaluate online delivery of CST known as virtual CST (V-CST), and assess the acceptability of V-CST to people living with dementia. The study design is a two-armed randomized embedded pragmatic clinical trial (ePCT). The trial aims to determine if cognitive decline is experienced less commonly among V-CST participants than control group members based on three widely used measures of cognition, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), St. Louis University Memory Screen (SLUMS), and Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE). The study population will be persons with mild to moderate dementia identified by clinicians in standard care. From this population, subject participants will be randomized to intervention and control groups. Patients randomly assigned to the intervention group will be referred by their clinical providers to participate in V-CST, and those who accept the referral will participate in the intervention.
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a comprehensive Brain Health Together program for older adults living with cognitive decline.
Cognitive frailty, characterized by the coexistence of physical frailty and cognitive impairment, is a robust indicator of cognitive decline. Recognizing its significance, the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and the International Academy on Nutrition and Aging have advocated for the use of cognitive frailty assessment as a means of monitoring the progression of mild cognitive impairment towards debilitating conditions like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and loss of independence. Despite the clear need, a practical and remotely accessible tool for measuring cognitive frailty is currently lacking, especially within the context of telehealth visits. With telehealth video-conferencing becoming increasingly popular, accepted by healthcare payers, and preferred by older adults who may face difficulties traveling to a clinic, there is a pressing need for a software-based solution for remote cognitive frailty assessment that can be easily integrated into existing telehealth systems. This study proposes designing and validating a video-based solution to remotely monitor cognitive-frailty in older adults.
This study investigated the efficacy of the Silvia program, a mobile-based multidomain intervention, to improve cognitive function and health-related outcomes of older adults with a high risk of dementia. We compare its effects to a conventional paper-based multidomain program on various health indicators related to risk factors of dementia.
This is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, adaptive-design pivotal study of sensory stimulation in subjects with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Approximately 530 subjects will be randomized to 12 months of daily treatment with either Active or Sham Sensory Stimulation Systems. Efficacy will be measured using the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study- Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) assessment and a combined statistical test (CST) of the ADCS-ADL and the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE).