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Study NCT ID:
NCT04759092
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-10-11
First Post:
2021-01-28
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
A Four Month Home Based tDCS Study on Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
Sponsor:
University Hospital of North Norway
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Four Month Home Based tDCS Study on Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
tDCS
Brief Summary:
The study is an open label study on patients with Alzheimer's dementia using home based transcranial direct current (tDCS) stimulation. Aims of the study is to investigate applicability and effect of treatment.
Detailed Description:
Active tDCS of 2mA is applied via surface based electrodes daily for 30 minutes over a 4 month period. Anodal electrode is placed over the left temporal lobe. Participants is followed up by home visit and phone calls.
Cognitive tests are performed prior to the treatment period, right after finishing 4 months of treatment and 4 months after treatment is terminated.
Cognitive tests are performed prior to the treatment period, right after finishing 4 months of treatment and 4 months after treatment is terminated.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: