Home Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (NCT06581458) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Home Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
64 participantsStarted 2024-09
Plain-language summary
1. To examine the effect of a two-week tDCS intervention of 3 months of continued tDCS intervention versus 3 months of receiving a placebo treatment (dummy). On the costs of performing an action task (dual task cost) walking speed, cognitive measures and motor function.
2. To examine whether the effects of tDCS build up over time by creating a delayed start mechanism in the intervention (delayed-start design)
3. Examining mechanical and neuroplastic effects of tDCS intervention
4. To examine the response to tDCS over time
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 65-90
* Cognitive complaints
* A positive answer to the question "Do you feel you have more problems than most people?"
* A negative answer to the question "Is your thinking as clear and sharp as it was before?"
* Slow walking - one standard deviation below the average for age and gender (under age 75: men less than 101.9 cm/s, women less than 97.4 cm/s. Over or equal to age 75: men less than 85.3 s) m/s women less than 76.7 cm/s)
* No significant disability
* There is the ability to walk without support on a walking carpet
* A result below 9 in the Functional Activities Questionnaire index
* Identification as qualified
* Identification as willing and able to operate a tDCS device or have a partner who is able to operate the device during home use. According to the criteria:
* Inclusion: selected by the patient, over the age of 21, with basic computer skills and available throughout the study period
* Exclusion: MOCA score lower than or equal to 26. Presents insufficient understanding, poor vision, severe joint problems in the hands, deformity pain or other conditions that may interfere with the successful operation of the tDCS
* Has access to a reliable wireless internet network (WiFi) at the patient's home
Exclusion Criteria:
* Less than eight years of study
* dementia
* According to the clinical definition clinical dementia rationing (CDR) score 1 or higher
* Previous diagnosis
* Performance in the range indicating dementi…
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.