Status:
COMPLETED
Direct Current Brain Polarization in Frontotemporal Dementia
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Conditions:
Pick Disease of the Brain
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This pilot study will evaluate the effect of direct current (DC) electrical polarization of the brain on language, memory, reaction time, and mood in six patients with frontotemporal dementia (Pick's ...
Detailed Description
Introduction: In this study, we will use anodal direct current (DC) polarization at 2 mA to treat patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Currently, there is no effective treatment for these pati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Six patients referred to the Cognitive Neuroscience Section, NINDS, with a clinical diagnosis of FTD confirmed here, will be selected to participate in the study.
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- Greater than 75 years of age.
- Presence of metal in the head other than dental hardware.
- Broken skin in the area of the stimulating electrodes.
- Any behavioral disorder that makes testing impossible.
- Children are excluded, as FTD is not a childhood illness.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
August 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00077896
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
August 1 2005
Last Update
March 4 2008
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892