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Cognitive Impairment Clinical Trial in Gainesville, FL

Access cutting-edge cognitive impairment treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Gainesville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Florida

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Gainesville

    Convenient for FL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Gainesville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cognitive Impairment Study in Gainesville

The current study is a mechanistic study to evaluate working memory gains from application of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in older adults with mild cognitive impairments (MCI) compared to cognitively healthy control

Sponsor: University of Florida

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age 60-95 years
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score 18 and above (scores will be adjusted for education)
Able to receive electrical stimulation
Ability to comprehend conversational voices
Adequate motor capacity to operate computer mouse and click-button in-scanner
Ability to participate in the intervention and attend training sessions

Exclusion Criteria

Failure to provide informed consent
Contraindications to MRI recording (e.g., any kind of ferrous metallic stents or ferrous metal objects in the body, heart valve prosthesis, or other metal implants, claustrophobia, neurostimulation system, defibrillator, pacemaker, or other implanted device)
Left-handed, or left hand dominant
History of neurological, seizures, and psychiatric disorders, traumatic brain injury, incidence of stroke involving large vessel
Terminal illness with life expectancy less than 12 months, as determined by physician
Brain tumor or malformation or any foreign body known or previously identified in brain
Cancer in active treatment, besides skin cancer
Currently on GABAergic or glutamatergic medications, or on calcium or sodium channel blockers, which alter or block the ability of tDCS to facilitate tissue excitability
Unable to communicate because of severe hearing loss or speech disorder
Severe sensory impairment
Inability to communicate in English
Severe visual impairment, which would preclude completion of the assessment and/or intervention
No physical impairment precluding motor response or lying still for an hour in the scanner that could confound study findings
Moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms as defined by scoring 10 or above on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Gainesville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05998031) has an active research site in Gainesville, FL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Cognitive Impairment Treatment Options in Gainesville, FL

If you're searching for cognitive impairment treatment options in Gainesville, FL, this clinical trial (NCT05998031) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Gainesville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cognitive impairment specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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