Brain Stimulation for Mild Cognitive Impairment (rTMS-MCI Study) - Palo Alto, CA

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Brain Stimulation for Mild Cognitive Impairment (rTMS-MCI Study) - Palo Alto, CA

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  • Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System
  • Age: 55 to 90
  • Duration: 7.5 months
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Next Steps

For more information, please contact:  Nicole Strossman 650-852-3457 nicole.strossman@va.gov

Eligibility Requirements

Who can participate?

  • Age 55 to 90 years of age with a slight but noticeable decline in memory.
  • In otherwise good health.
  • Able to safely undergo MRI (e.g. not have a pacemaker)
  • Have a spouse, friend, or relative who is willing to attend some of the study visits at our facility in Palo Alto, CA

About the Study:

rTMS is a non-invasive method of stimulating the brain’s neurocircuitry in a medical office setting.

  • rTMS generates a magnetic field that penetrates the scalp to produce very small electrical currents in the brain.
  • These currents stimulate areas of the brain that are involved in memory, mood, attention, and thinking.
  • The purpose of the study is to determine if repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)—a method of stimulating the brain—can improve memory and thinking in adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Purpose:

The purpose of the study is to determine if repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)—a method of stimulating the brain—can improve memory and thinking in adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

What is Involved:

Each participant will participate in the study for approximately 7 ½ months—including a daily rTMS treatment phase (20 sessions in all), and post-intervention follow-up lasting 6 months.  Participation typically involves a total of 15 study visits: the Screening Visit, a Baseline Visit, 10 Study Treatment Visits, a Post-Treatment visit, then two follow-up visits at 3 months and 6 months.

During the study, you and your study partner will be asked to answer questions about your daily functioning and your behavior.  You will receive tests of your memory and thinking. You will undergo an MRI scan before and after rTMS to take electronic pictures of your brain.
 

Location Information:

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

3801 Miranda Avenue

Palo Alto CA 94304
United States

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Next Steps

For more information, please contact:  Nicole Strossman 650-852-3457 nicole.strossman@va.gov