Active clinical trials for "Cognitive Dysfunction"

The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of a cognitive and affective intervention for foreign born Arab American dyads consisting of the person with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and participants caregiver. This study will evaluate the feasibility of a cognitive and affective intervention combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT), and modifiable lifestyle factors to address the cognitive and affective dysfunctions associated with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or those with cognitive complaints. The study team hypothesizes that combining evidence-based cognitive and affective therapies (CRT+CBT) with lifestyle modifications is feasible and will improve the cognitive performance and Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with MCI and participants caregivers compared to usual care.

The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., presupplementary motor area) thought to aid in memory will improve verbal retrieval in multiple sclerosis patients. The primary outcome measures are neuropsychological assessments of verbal retrieval, and the secondary measures are neuropsychological assessments of other cognitive abilities and electroencephalography (EEG) measures. Additionally, the study will examine the degree to which baseline assessments of cognition and concussion history predict responses to treatment over time, both on assessments administered within the intervention period and at follow-up.

The goal of this pilot randomised clinical trial is to compare a 12-week Healthy Body & Mind Program to usual care in older adults living with cognitive decline and osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the Healthy Body & Mind Program improve health-related quality of life in older adults living with cognitive decline and osteoarthritis (pre/post and intervention/control)? Does the Healthy Body & Mind Program improve other health outcomes (cognition, pain, anxiety/depression, physical function) in older adults living with cognitive decline and osteoarthritis (pre/post and intervention/control)? Participants will complete a co-designed and multidisciplinary 12-week program that includes physical activity and lifestyle education (nutrition, social activity and managing anxiety/depression). Researchers will compare outcomes between the intervention group and a wait-list control to see if there are difference in outcome measures (quality of life, cognition, pain, anxiety/depression, physical function).

The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of overground walking as a part of a rehabilitation program on the increase in Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, decrease in IL-6 levels, decrease in hs-CRP levels, improvement in cognitive function, and enhancement of quality of life (QOL) in older people with mild cognitive impairment. These findings are anticipated to contribute to the efforts to elevate BDNF levels, cognitive function, and QOL while reducing IL-6 and hsCRP levels in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment.

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the effect of a light treatment on sleep, memory and brain function. In people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, sleep-wake disturbance is evident in up to 60% of patients. This can be caused by disruption of circadian rhythms and may affect our health and well-being. Circadian rhythms are the natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle. Circadian rhythms are mostly affected by light and darkness and are controlled by a small area in the middle of the brain. They can affect sleep, body temperature, hormones, appetite, and other body functions. The circadian system plays an important role in the body and can affect sleep and brain function. The results of the research would help develop light-delivery methods to improve sleep and memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease who typically spend a significant amount of time indoors.

This study will conduct a group randomized trial to test the effects of a hula-based intervention in improving vascular risk factors for ADRD and cognitive complaints and function over 12 months.

The present study aims to quantify the impact of a multidomain approach to prevent cognitive decline in individuals from the general population at-high risk of dementia. It will be based on five distinct components: 1) cognitive training; 2) physical exercise; 3) nutrition education; 4) capacitation to deal with cognitive decline; 5) assessment and correction of hearing loss.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prophylactic effects of Ganglioside-Monosialic Acid in post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment in patients with early operable breast cancer.

Normal aging is associated with a progressive decline in cognitive functions, especially memory. This decline in cognitive function can negatively impact the quality of life of older adults. Although there are currently few possibilities to prevent and/or slow the signs of cognitive decline, both those associated with age and neurodegenerative pathologies, one of the non-invasive brain stimulation techniques that has gained attention in recent years is Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). tDCS is a technique based on the application of a low-intensity (< 2 mA) direct electrical current between two large-area electrodes placed on various surface areas of the head. Moreover, according to safety-related meta-analyses it is a very safe technique, without any major side effects, provided that internationally established safety protocols are taken into account in its application. This technique has recently been investigated as a potential treatment for both healthy elderly people and people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in several cognitive variables, having shown encouraging results in working memory learning curves, modulation of plasticity and recognition tasks. This project aims to implement an intervention using transcranial direct current stimulation in healthy older adults, MCI and AD. The main objective is to test if there is an improvement in cognitive efficiency and if the changes are maintained over time (1 month). For this purpose, the effect of the technique will be studied on participants assigned to treatment and control groups, analyzing the possible modifications in the following cognitive variables: cognitive plasticity and learning potential, recognition and familiarity and false alarms.

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a contrary event observed between 20 to 83%, especially on elderly and patients submitted to cardiac surgery. The prevention and rehabilitation on cases of POCD can improve the quality of life and decrease the mortality in surgical patients. The effect of the noninvasive cerebral stimulation, also known as transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has been studied to be used in the treatment of brain injuries and depression, and also in the cognitive rehabilitation. The hypothesis is that the use of the tDCS technique can decrease the occurrence of POCD and cognitively rehabilitate patients submitted to cardiac surgeries.