NCT05992831 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for MCI
| NCT ID | NCT05992831 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina |
| Condition | Mild Cognitive Impairment |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-18 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-04-30 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The goal of this phase II study is to establish the dose-response curves of a safe and clinically feasible non-invasive brain stimulation technique (accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)) to improve both depression and cognitive function in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patients with comorbid depression. It is known that TMS can effectively treat depression. Identifying the right dose of accelerated TMS in MCI patients is necessary prior to designing subsequent trials to determine efficacy. These results will inform future clinical trials of accelerated TMS for MCI, with the long-term goal of developing an efficacious treatment to prevent dementia.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: i. Age 60-85 (inclusive). ii. English as a first/primary language. iii. Adequate sensorimotor function and verbal expressive abilities to complete all assessments. iv. Must have a Co-Participant (e.g. spouse, adult child or relative, sibling, cohabitator, friend, caregiver) who has at least weekly in-person contact with the participant and is willing to participate in the study as a collateral informant. v. Is on fixed pharmacotherapy (i.e. a stable dose of medication/s) for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Cholinesterase inhibitors, NMDA receptor antagonists, and antidepressants are allowed if on a stable regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Prior treatment with anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody therapy is acceptable if last infusion was at least 8 weeks prior to enrollment. Prior TMS treatment is acceptable if last stimulation session was at least 24 weeks prior to enrollment. vi. A documented diagnosis of MCI per NIA-AA criteria or Mild Neurocogn