Gamma Light and Sound Stimulation to Prevent Dementia in Cognitively Normal People at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Alzheimer Disease Family Members
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
55 – 90
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by significant memory loss, toxic protein deposits (amyloid and tau) in the brain, and changes in the gamma frequency band on EEG. Gamma waves are important for memory, and in patients with AD, there are fewer gamma waves in the brain. The Tsai lab found that boosting gamma waves in AD mouse models using light and sound stimulation at 40Hz not only reduced…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Between 55 - 90 years of age, inclusive. 2. Immediate family history of Alzheimer's disease. 3. Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) score of 27 or greater at baseline or expected score range for cognitively normal adjusted for education level. 4. Clinical Dementia Rating Global Sco…
Contacts

Angelina Singavarapu, BS

617-258-7723

gamma.wave@mit.edu

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Ana Lipsanopoulos, MA

617-258-7723

anat13@mit.edu

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