Effect of High Frequency/Low Intensity Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cognitive Traits of a… (NCT03983655) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Effect of High Frequency/Low Intensity Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cognitive Traits of an Elderly Population of Subjects With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia.
Stopped: COVID-19 pandemic
Mexico37 participantsStarted 2019-05-17
Plain-language summary
There are no pharmacological interventions that delay or prevent the transition of mild cognitive impairment to dementia. Several studies have shown that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could be useful in increasing cognitive traits in dementia.
As TMS is performed in a clinical setting, transportation, mobility and high costs of treatment, limit the number of TMS sessions dementia patients can receive. Most of the trials do not apply more than 20 TMS sessions
Here, a randomized, sham controlled, paralallel group, clinical trial will be performed in order to asess the efficacy at improving cognitive traits of a novel TMS device that uses high frequency and low intensity pulses. As the device is portable and can be used from home without clinical supervision, the stimulation will be applied two times per day for a period of 6 months.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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IInclusion Criteria:
( - ) CDR less or equal to 1 ( - ) Mild cognitive impairment by Petersen criteria ( - ) Conserved or corrected sight ( - ) Enrolled at INCMNSZ for medical care ( - ) Be able to read and write ( - ) Willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
( - ) Other neurodegenerative disorder different than mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia ( - ) Metabolic disease without medical care ( - ) Epilepsy ( - ) Deep brain stimulator ( - ) Metalic prosthethics in the skulls ( - ) Major depressive disorder ( - ) Previous utilization of other neuromodulation technique ( - ) Signs or symptoms of increased intracraneal pressure
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Proportion of patients suffering any kind of adverse effect
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03983655
SponsorInstituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran