Deep Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) of the Precuneus for Alzheimer Disease (AD)

Recruiting Phase 1 Phase 2 Interventional Study
Alzheimer&Amp;Amp;#39;s Disease Alzheimer Disease Dementia Alzheimer Type Mild Alzheimer&Amp;Amp;#39;s Disease Moderate Alzheimer&Amp;Amp;#39;s Disease Alzheimer&Amp;#39;s Disease (AD) Alzheimer&Amp;#39;s Dementia
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
60 – 100
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1/2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
54 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using deep repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targeting the precuneus is feasible, tolerable, and potentially efficacious for memory in Probable Alzheimer's Dementia. Previous work studying rTMS in Alzheimer's is mixed, but recent work studying rTMS of the precuneus is encouraging for both its short-term and long-term effects. The mai…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60-100 at the start of the study * Established diagnosis of Alzheimer's Clinical Syndrome (which is also met through a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Dementia) * Agreement to participate in study and able to complete informed consent process * Have a caregiver/study partner who …
Contacts

Cole Mathews

(310) 825-7797

TMSResearch@mednet.ucla.edu

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Michael Leuchter, MD

(310) 794-2312

TMSResearch@mednet.ucla.edu

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