Found 10 clinical trials
Multidisciplinary Study of Novel NMDA Modulation for Neurodegenerative Disorder
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are currently the leading neurodegenerative disorders. Considering the fact that aged population is rapidly growing, it has become a critical issue to find more effective medications for these two disorders.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Application of LLM Care and Related Affective Computing Systems on People With Parkinson's Disease
The study is an adaptation of the Long Lasting Memories (LLM) (NCT02267499) and the subsequent LLM Care (NCT02313935) projects in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The study aims to examine the viability and any potential benefits of cognitive and physical training, as offered via the ICT-based (non-pharmacological) intervention of LLM …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
PET Imaging of Cyclooxygenases in Dementia
Background About 5 million adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer s disease or another adult-onset neurodegenerative disorder. Many studies have found that inflammation in the brain contributes to these diseases. Researchers want to find a better way to measure this inflammation.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Effects of tDCS on Apraxia of Speech in Non-Fluent Primary Progressive Aphasia
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects first and foremost language abilities. There are three different variants of PPA, each a relatively distinct speech and language profile.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Effect of Ketone Esters in Parkinson's Disease
Ketones esters have shown to improve mitochondrial function and are currently use to enhanced functional performance. As Mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the proposed mechanism of neuronal injury in Parkinson's disease, the study aims to assess the tolerability,side effects and effect of oral ketone esters in Patients with Parkinson's disease.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Cognitive Changes and Neural Correlates After Rehabilitation of Masticatory Function in Elderly -an Intervention Study
Today in elderly tooth loss and loss of oral function is widespread, but it is an underexplored modifiable risk factor potentially contributing to the development of dementia. In this interventional study we want to investigate a "cause-effect" relationship between mastication and cognition in humans. A total of eighty (80) participants, …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Evaluation of Cognitive State Using Neurosteer EEG System
This is an observational study. Patients who fulfill all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be enrolled in the study, be neurologically evaluated and will go through EEG recordings while listening to an auditory cognitive assessment tool and preforming tasks. EEG recordings will be analyzed using proprietary …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Diagnosis of Parkinson s Disease by Means of Submandibular Gland Needle Biopsy
This study includes 35 PD patients who underwent submandibular gland needle biopsy. 25 neurologically healthy patients of the local otolaryngological clinic, in whom submandibular gland needle biopsy was performed due to a clinical indication, serve as controls.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Neurodegenerative Diseases Registry
It is necessary to develop accurate and comprehensive diagnostic tests to properly prognosticate the diseases, start treatments in early stage of the diseases and maximize the accuracy of drug trials for more effective preventive and therapeutic measures for these neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, the registry aims to generate a large database …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Community-based Cohort of Functional Decline in Subjective Cognitive Complaint Elderly
Background With the global population aging and life expectancy increasing, dementia has turned a priority in the health care system. In Chile, dementia is one of the most important causes of disability in elderly, corresponding nearly to 40% of cases, and the most rapidly growing cause of death in the …
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- 19 Feb, 2024