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.
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…
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