Could a magnetic helmet boost memory in Alzheimer's?

NCT ID NCT06088121

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a device that combines magnetic brain stimulation with cognitive exercises to see if it can improve thinking and memory in people with mild Alzheimer's disease. About 180 participants aged 60-85 will receive either real or sham stimulation along with real cognitive training over 24 weeks. The main goal is to measure changes in standard dementia assessment scores.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ATNC MDD-V1 device (magnetic brain stimulation plus cognitive training)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to slow cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results are uncertain. The sham group also gets cognitive training, which may reduce the apparent benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease brain disorder central nervous system disorder cognitive disorder dementia mental disorder nervous system disorder neurodegenerative disease psychiatric disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BRAIN DISEASES CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES DEMENTIA MENTAL DISORDER NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Catholic university of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
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Incheon, Bupyeong 6(yuk)-dong, Bupyeong-gu, 403-720, South Korea
Chonnam National University Hopital
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Gwangju, Dong-gu, 61469, South Korea
Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital
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Gwangmyeong, Deokan-ro 110, 14353, South Korea
Chungnam National University Hospital
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Daejeon, Jung-gu, 35015, South Korea
Dong-A University Hospital
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Busan, Seo-gu, 49315, South Korea
Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
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Gyeonggi-do, Juhwa-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, 10380, South Korea
Konkuk University Medical Center
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Seoul, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, 05030, South Korea
Korea University Anam Hospital
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Seoul, Seongbuk-gu, 02841, South Korea
National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital
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Gyeonggi-do, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 10444, South Korea
Yeungnam University Medical Center
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Daegu, Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, 42415, South Korea
jeonbuk National University Hospital
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Jeonju, Deokjin-gu, 54907, South Korea

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