Clinical Trial: Cognitive Outcomes of Brain Stimulation As a Later-in-Life Treatment
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Mild Cognitive Impairment
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Cognitive Outcomes of Brain Stimulation As a Later-in-Life Treatment
Brief Summary:
This is a pilot study being done to attempt to improve episodic memory problems in persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.The pre-supplemental motor area (preSMA) and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) have been shown to play a role in episodic memory and language retrieval.Prior studies have suggested that neurostimulation targeting this region can improve episodic memory and word recall.The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of high-definition transcranial direct current…
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