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NCT04482179 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Alzheimer Disease

A Phase 1 study of Alzheimer Disease, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
23
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04482179 is a Phase 1 study of Alzheimer Disease that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants, below the 2,751-participant average among 306 other Alzheimer Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04482179, a Phase 1 study of Alzheimer Disease, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
23 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Impaired verbal communication is a cardinal symptom of Alzheimer Disease (AD) and the source of enormous distress and disability. Effective therapies for this deficit are lacking. In light of the emerging literature demonstrating that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) improves general cognition in subjects with Alzheimer Disease (AD), the investigators propose to study the effectiveness of TMS as a therapy for impaired verbal communication. The hypothesis to be tested is that TMS combined with Constraint Induced Language Therapy (CILT) improves verbal communication more than sham TMS and CILT. A second aim is to use state-of-the-art neuroimaging to understand the mechanisms underlying any beneficial effect of the treatment.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Sham TMS
  • DEVICE Active TMS
  • BEHAVIORAL CILT

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 23 participants
Start Date 2020-02-19
Est. Completion 2024-08-31
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04482179

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04482179 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,751-participant average among 306 other Alzheimer Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Alzheimer Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Sham TMS is the first listed.

NCT04482179 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04482179 about?

NCT04482179 is a clinical study titled "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Alzheimer Disease". Impaired verbal communication is a cardinal symptom of Alzheimer Disease (AD) and the source of enormous distress and disability. Effective therapies for this deficit are lacking. In light of the emerging literature demonstrating that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) improves general cognitio...

What is the current status of trial NCT04482179?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 23 participants. The study started on 2020-02-19. Estimated completion is 2024-08-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04482179 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Alzheimer Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04482179?

The interventions under investigation include: Sham TMS (DEVICE), Active TMS (DEVICE), CILT (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04482179?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04482179 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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