Tiny brain wave study aims to sharpen Alzheimer's drug testing

NCT ID NCT02899403

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study measured brain activity (EEG) in 6 healthy volunteers while they performed computer tasks that test attention and memory. The goal was to develop better ways to measure thinking skills that could be used in future Alzheimer's drug trials. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help create better ways to measure thinking and memory in healthy people, which might be used to test future Alzheimer's treatments.

What could go wrong

This was a very small pilot study (6 people) that was terminated early, so results are limited and may not apply to larger groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Cardiologique, CIC

    Lille, France