Can stem cells and Brain-Computer headsets slow memory loss?
NCT ID NCT07214974
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will screen 600 adults aged 55 and older in U.S. communities to find early signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Participants will receive a combination of stem cell therapy, a wearable brain-computer interface device, and wellness coaching to see if these treatments can slow or stop memory decline. The goal is to delay progression to dementia, but this is an early-phase trial, so results are uncertain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stem cell therapy, wearable brain-computer interface device, and structured wellness care
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical, community-based approach to slow or delay the progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early-phase trial with a complex mix of interventions, so results may be unclear or not generalizable. The stem cell and BCI components are experimental and carry unknown risks.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 600 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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55 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 55 years and older Residents of U.S. urban or suburban communities Able to provide informed consent Willing to participate in 3-year follow-up assessments Able to complete cognitive screening assessments Access to transportation for community-based appointments No prior formal diagnosis of dementia Exclusion Criteria: Adults under 55 years of age Current diagnosis of moderate to severe dementia Severe psychiatric disorders that would interfere with assessment validity Active substance abuse disorders Severe visual or hearing impairments that cannot be corrected and would prevent assessment completion Terminal illness with life expectancy less than 3 years Current participation in other cognitive intervention research studies Inability to attend follow-up assessments due to geographic relocation plans Significant neurological conditions (stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease) that could confound cognitive assessment Institutionalized individuals (nursing home residents)
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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First Presbyterian Church
Palisades Park, New Jersey, 07650, United States
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