Brain Stimulation for Memory Issues in Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment of Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis With High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who have trouble remembering things. Participants will receive low-level electrical stimulation to see if it helps improve their memory.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- I have a memory retrieval deficit
- I can speak and read English
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a relapse or acute MS worsening in the last two months
- I have used steroids in the last two months
- I am using benzodiazepines but have not been on a stable dose for two months
- I have a history of dementia, seizures, or severe brain trauma
- I have a current brain tumor or drug abuse issues
- I have had a stroke or blood vessel problems in the brain
- I have Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease
- I cannot give informed consent
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of the study is to test whether low level electric stimulation, called transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), on the part of the brain (i.e., presupplementary motor area) thought to aid in memory will improve verbal retrieval in multiple sclerosis patients. The primary outcome measures are neuropsychological assessments of verbal retrieval, and the secondary measures are neuro…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
º Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)
º Memory retrieval deficit based on neuropsychological testing done in our lab
º Must be fluent in speaking and reading English.
Exclusion Criteria:
º Relapse or acute MS exacerbation or a course of steroids in t…
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