Could a magnetic helmet boost memory in Alzheimer's?

NCT ID NCT06088121

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.

Contacts and locations

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  • Catholic university of Korea Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

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    Incheon, Bupyeong 6(yuk)-dong, Bupyeong-gu, 403-720, South Korea

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  • Chonnam National University Hopital

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    Gwangju, Dong-gu, 61469, South Korea

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  • Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital

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    Gwangmyeong, Deokan-ro 110, 14353, South Korea

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  • Chungnam National University Hospital

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    Daejeon, Jung-gu, 35015, South Korea

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  • Dong-A University Hospital

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    Busan, Seo-gu, 49315, South Korea

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  • Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital

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    Gyeonggi-do, Juhwa-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, 10380, South Korea

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  • Konkuk University Medical Center

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    Seoul, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, 05030, South Korea

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  • Korea University Anam Hospital

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    Seoul, Seongbuk-gu, 02841, South Korea

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  • National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital

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    Gyeonggi-do, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, 10444, South Korea

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  • Yeungnam University Medical Center

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    Daegu, Hyeonchung-ro, Nam-gu, 42415, South Korea

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  • jeonbuk National University Hospital

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    Jeonju, Deokjin-gu, 54907, South Korea

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