Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:03 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:03 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03503669
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Amnestic MCI, as defined by a Clinical Dementia Rating Scale score of .5.
2. High cardiovascular risk defined as at least one of the following:
* 7.5 percentile risk or higher using ASCVD risk calculator
* Myocardial Infarction more than 6 months ago
* Diabetes
* Taking medication for blood pressure \> 140/90 blood pressure
* Taking medication for lyperlipidemia LDL \>160
3. Sufficient English proficiency and the 8th grade or higher reading level as determined by the word reading subtest of the Wide Range Achievement Test-IV (this criterion is necessary in order to ensure ability to participate in MET, which involves reading and writing and has a Flesch-Kinkaid school equivalency of 7th grade)
4. Capacity to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of psychosis, bipolar disorder, alcohol/ drug dependence, or neurological disorder
2. Recent (within three months) surgery, anticipated surgery within next year, or unstable medical condition
3. Any disability preventing participation in MET or KK+KY (e.g., severe visual or hearing impairment)
4. Insufficient English proficiency to participate in either MET or KK+KY
5. Diagnosis of dementia
6. Mini Mental Health Examination score of 23 or below
7. Currently taking any psychoactive medication
8. Participation in a psychotherapy that involves cognitive training
9. Practice of Kundalini Yoga or Kirtan Kriya within the past year
10. Myocardial Infarction within the past 6 months
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
FEMALE
Minimum Age:
50 Years
Maximum Age:
90 Years
Study:
NCT03503669
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03503669