The Use of Rhythmic Light Therapy in Mild Cognitive Impairment (NCT07318038) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Use of Rhythmic Light Therapy in Mild Cognitive Impairment
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-12-08
Plain-language summary
In this within-subjects, crossover study, participants will undergo Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings before, during, and after each of three 1-hour sessions. All participants will experience all three conditions: (1) dual-frequency visual (10 and 40 Hz), (2) single-frequency visual (40 Hz), and (3) non-rhythmic stimulation. EEG spectral power and amplitude coupling will be analyzed to determine whether stimulation-induced increases in alpha-gamma neural synchrony translate to improvements in cognitive performance.
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* History of Mild Cognitive Impairment with a Montreal Cognitive Assessment score between 18 and 25
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of epilepsy or photosensitivity
* Blindness or other obstructive vision conditions
* retinal diseases
* presence of another brain disease accounting for their cognitive status
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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EEG-based neural synchrony
Timeframe: 5 minute EEG recording will be done at start, middle and end of each one-hour session, each session separated by one week