Brain pacemaker aims to fight Alzheimer's memory decline
NCT ID NCT05882344
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve thinking and memory in people recently diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease. Two participants will have electrodes implanted in a brain area that produces a key memory chemical. The goal is to see if daily one-hour stimulation sessions are safe and can slow or reverse memory loss and disease markers.
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Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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