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Brain zapping plus brain games shows promise for Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT04599764

Symptom relief Sponsor: Anhui Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a gentle brain stimulation technique (HD-tDCS) combined with computer-based memory exercises in 60 people with early Alzheimer's. The goal was to see if this combination could improve thinking and memory more than either treatment alone. Researchers also used brain scans to look for changes in brain networks linked to any benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject diagnosed with early Alzheimer's disease or related diseases according to NINCDS-ACDRADA criteria. * Subjects must have a MMSE score between 10 and 27,indicating mild cognitive impairment or dementia * CDR score ≤ 2 * Subject under treatment by IAChE for at least 3 months. * psychotropic treatments are tolerated if they were administered and unchanged for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * CDR \> 2 * Any history or clinical signs of other severe psychiatric illnesses (like major depression,psychosis or obsessive compulsive disorder). * History of head injury,stroke,or other neurologic disease. * Organic brain defects on T1 or T2 images. * History of seizures or unexplained loss of consciousness. * Implanted pacemaker,medication pump,vagal stimulator,deep brain stimulator. * Family history of medication refractory epilepsy. * History of substance abuse within the last 6 months.

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Conditions

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Alzheimer disease

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Early Alzheimer's disease Functional magnetic resonance imaging Transcranial direct current stimulation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Anhui Medical University

    Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China

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