NCT05509387 · RECRUITING
Investigating if a Stronger tDCS Intensity is More Effective for Improving Naming Ability in People Living With Alzheimer's Disease
This trial tests whether a higher-intensity brain stimulation technique called tDCS — which delivers a mild electrical current through the scalp — improves word-finding ability in people with Alzheimer's disease when used alongside naming exercises. Researchers are comparing a standard dose of 2 milliamps against a stronger 4 milliamp dose to see which works better. This is a Phase NA study, meaning it is an exploratory trial focused on optimizing how the technique is applied, not a large-scale effectiveness study.
You may qualify if
- Mild to Moderate AD
- Score between 18 and 25 on the MoCA
- Score on the Cambridge Naming Task during the pre-assessment
You're excluded if
- No history of stroke or TBI
- No shunts or metal in the body
- No history of significant heart disease, alcoholism and drug use
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2024-08-13