View clinical trials related to Neurocognitive Disorders.
Filter by:Cognitive Stimulation (CS) in the elderly, as a group intervention, shows benefits on the cognition and quality of life of people with neurocognitive disorder (NCD)(ie, dementia). The evidence of cognitive stimulation as an individualized intervention, conducted at home, by the caregiver is limited. The main objective of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy program - "Making a Difference 3 - individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MD3), its acceptability and applicability by the dyad (people with NCD and their caregiver) in the Portuguese population. To achieve this purpose a pilot study will be conducted (randomized control trial), with two moments of evaluation - before the intervention of individual cognitive stimulation and after the intervention in both groups (Group 1 - group subject to intervention: individual cognitive stimulation program called "MD3"; Group 2 - group subject to usual care).The investigators intend to know the effect of the program on cognitive domains, quality of life and relationship between caregiver and care recipient. And, as well as understand the acceptability and applicability of the program by participants (dyad).
CTNPT 029 will test the feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation group therapy in older adults living with HIV who have been diagnosed with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). The cognitive remediation therapy will include tablet-based cognitive training and mindfulness-based stress reduction sessions.
This study investigates the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive training with or without transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in improving the functioning of older individuals with HIV-related cognitive dysfunction.
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as a treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: Group 1: Active Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) rTMS; Group 2: Active Lateral Parietal Cortex (LPC) rTMS; and Group 3: Inactive rTMS (Placebo) control (evenly split between each coil location). Participation in the study takes approximately 7 ½ months-including a 2-to 4-week treatment phase (20 rTMS sessions) and a 6-month follow-up phase.
This study aims to see whether intranasal insulin is an effective treatment for problems with memory, concentration, slowed thinking, or any other cognitive function in people living with HIV/AIDS. This group of signs and symptoms are called 'HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders' or HAND. HAND can affect people living with HIV/AIDS even when they receive potent anti-HIV treatments. Treatment of HAND by specific medication or other means is not yet available. Intranasal insulin treatment has virtually no side-effects, and has already been tested in people with Alzheimer's disease, where it showed beneficial effects on memory, mood and quality of life
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether patients usually taking Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs) exhibit a poorer global cognitive performance than control patients (matched on age, gender and indication for anticoagulation) taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). The secondary objectives are: - to determine whether patients usually taking VKAs are more likely to have moderate to severe cognitive disorders than matched controls taking DOACs. - to determine whether VKAs intake is associated with poorer executive functions. - to determine on CT scans whether the VKAs intake is associated with a greater volume of vascular calcifications in the brain compared to the use of DOACs.
The HKU Neurocognitive Disorder (NCD) Cohort is a hospital-based, prospective, observational study of older HK Chinese adults with cognitive impairment, with a special focus on studying patients with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment.
This study will examine self-reported neurocognitive functioning in pediatric cancer survivors whose cancer therapy may have included cranial radiation, intrathecal chemotherapy, and high-dose intravenous antimetabolite chemotherapy. There is evidence that these therapies which are directed at the central nervous system (CNS) can lead to reduced volumes of normal-appearing white matter and neurocognitive dysfunction. Neurocognitive deficits can significantly impact pediatric cancer survivors' academic success, daily functional status, and quality of life. Previous studies demonstrate the need for screening and treating neurocognitive dysfunction in childhood cancer patients and survivors. This pilot study will conduct cognitive debriefing tests with childhood cancer survivors, 30 with and 10 without neurocognitive deficits, and their parents. The collected data will aid in developing a comprehensive patient-reported outcomes (PRO) toolkit consisting of generic and specific cognitive and behavioral domains that are content-appropriate and interface-friendly for pediatric cancer populations. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: - To conduct cognitive debriefing tests with 30 pediatric cancer survivors who have global neurocognitive impairment (i.e., the impaired group) to understand the cognitive process of answering the extant pediatric PRO measures by different levels of general intelligence quotient (IQ). Additionally, 10 pediatric cancer survivors who have at least average general IQ (i.e., the unimpaired group) will be recruited for a comparison purpose. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: - To conduct semi-structured interviews with 30 parents/legal guardians of individuals who have global cognitive impairment as described in the primary objective in order to explore the general concept of their child's neurocognitive functioning, to rank the relative importance of different neurocognitive functioning domains, to inform a strategy for communicating with children and adolescents with impaired neurocognitive functioning for PRO research, and to suggest a user-friendly interface to collect PRO data from cognitively impaired children and adolescents. Additionally, 10 parents/legal guardians of individuals at least average general IQ will be recruited for comparison.
The main goal of the investigation is to identify the incidence of cognitive dysfunction and POD in patients older than 65 years of age undergoing neurosurgical elective surgery and determine if an association between cognitive dysfunction, basal NIRS and POD exists.
Behavioral interventions currently provide the most useful approach to addressing the behavioral and social needs of those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's or other diseases. This randomized, multisite, 3-arm study will investigate the impact of computerized brain fitness vs yoga vs an active control group (wellness education) on changes in cognitive function, daily functioning and quality of life in persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and their partner. In addition, in vivo neuroimaging measures of plasticity during the pre- and post-intervention periods will be measured and compared between the three different treatment groups. These neuroimaging measures of plasticity will be investigated in their relationship to the cognitive outcomes within each group.