Clinical Study
Deep Brain Therapy with Ultrasound for Treatment of Cognitive Impairment
This study is testing a safe new kind of brain stimulation as therapy for cognitive impairment (difficulty remembering, learning new things, or making everyday decisions). Recent technology has made it possible to improve the ultrasound (a way to see inside of a persons body) used to reach deep areas of a persons brain. This study wants to show that ultrasound reaches focused areas of the brain. Learn its effects on cognitive performance. As well as the overall experience of deep brain therapy with ultrasound. Being in the study requires 6 to 9 study visits at a clinic for about 1 to 2 months. This includes completing surveys, interviews, a physical exam, ultrasound, and MRI (a way to see the inside of a persons body). Medical tests will be done during the study to track the health of participants. The study wants to see if deep brain therapy with ultrasound will help people with cognitive impairment.
For more information contact:
Jan Kubanek
jan.kubanek@utah.edu
314.552.1169
IRB#: IRB_00173042
| PI: Jan Kubanek
| Department: BIOENGINEERING
| Approval Date: 2024-04-10 06:00:00
Study Categories: Mental Health and Well-being Studies
| Specialties: Neurology
Who can participate?
Gender: All
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 65 to 80 years old
- Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia related to Alzheimer
- Able and willing to participate in all study activities
- Able to not make changes to current medications during time in the study
- Able to attend in-person study visits
Exclusion Criteria:
- Stroke within the last year before participation
- Lifetime history of a serious suicide attempt
- Implanted device in the head or neck
Will I be paid for my time?
No