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Multimodal Investigation of Neural Plasticity

University of Michigan · with Alzheimer's Association, Wayne State University · NCT06453980

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 60+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
80
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
May 13, 2024
Record last updated
March 10, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

This study will evaluate the effects of a form of non-invasive brain stimulation on brain functioning and memory in cognitively intact older adults (healthy controls, HC) and in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Being studied: sham tDCS; active tDCS

Conditions: Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Normal cognition for HC and diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) for MCI participants
  • Right-handedness
  • Magnetic resonance compatible, criteria that also apply for high definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS; e.g., absence of metallic or electronic implants in the upper body or head)

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of other contributing neurological or medical conditions known to affect cognitive functioning
  • Significant mental illness
  • Sensory impairments that limit ability to participate
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse/dependence

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    Site contact: Alexandru Iordan, Ph.D · 734-764-2909 · adiordan@med.umich.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Harini Babu, MSc · 734-647-3704 · hariniba@umich.edu
  • Eileen Robinson, RN-BC · 734-763-1356 · robinsoe@med.umich.edu
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