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At a Glance
Age
45 – 85
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
15 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ali Rezai · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 45 to 85 with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Participants will receive a treatment using focused ultrasound to see if it is safe and tolerable.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am between 45 and 85 years old.
I can give informed consent.
I have mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease.
I have been on stable doses of my current medications for at least 45 days.
I can communicate my sensations during the procedure.
You may not be able to join if
I cannot undergo MR-imaging due to certain implanted devices.
I have scars or disorders on my scalp that cover a large area.
I have a history of seizure disorder.
I have significant chronic lung problems.
I do not speak English.
I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This study is a prospective, single-center, single-arm early feasibility study, to establish safety and tolerability of LIFU for neuromodulation in patients with mild cognitive impairment ( MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and non-pregnant females, aged 45-85 years
* Able and willing to give informed consent
* Must meet the clinical criteria for MCI due to Alzheimer's disease
* If receiving concurrent treatment with an AChEI and/or memantine, has been on a stable dose for at least 45 days
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and non-pregnant females, aged 45-85 years
* Able and willing to give informed consent
* Must meet the clinical criteria for MCI due to Alzheimer's disease
* If receiving concurrent treatment with an AChEI and/or memantine, has been on a stable dose for at least 45 days
* Able to communicate sensations during the LIFU procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to undergo MR-imaging because of implanted pacemakers, medication pumps, aneurysm clips, metallic prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves or cochlear implants), shrapnel fragments, permanent make-up or small metal fragments in the eye that welders and other metal workers may have, or if candidates are uncomfortable in small spaces (have claustrophobia).
* Participants with more than 30% of the skull area traversed by the sonication pathway are covered by scars, scalp disorders (e.g., eczema), atrophy of the scalp, or implanted objects in the skull or the brain.
* Participants with a history of seizure disorder.
* Participants with clinically significant chronic pulmonary disorders e.g., severe emphysema, pulmonary vasculitis, or other causes of reduced pulmonary vascular cross-sectional area.
* Participant does not speak English
* Participant is pregnant or planning to be pregnant
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