Status:

UNKNOWN

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Apathy in Mild Cognitive Impairment:Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Conditions:

Apathy

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility:

All Genders

55-91 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a precursor of dementia. Apathy, a profound loss of motivation, is a common behavioral problem in MCI. Presence of apathy may increase the chance of MCI patients con...

Detailed Description

Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a precursor of dementia. Apathy, a profound loss of motivation, is a common behavioral problem in MCI. Presence of apathy may increase the chance of MCI p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Subjects age ≥ 55 years,
  • Subjects meeting Petersen's criteria for MCI,
  • Apathy Evaluation Scale-Clinician (AES-C) score of ≥ 30,
  • Mini Mentla Status Examination (MMSE) ≥ 23,
  • Subjects who clear the TMS adult safety scale (TASS)
  • On stable dose of antidepressants (if applicable) for at least two months

Exclusion

  • Subjects taking medications known to increase the risk of seizures from the 2012 Beers criteria: Bupropion, chlorpromazine, clozapine, maprotiline, olanzapine, thioridazine, thiothixene, and tramadol.
  • Subjects taking medications known to increase seizure threshold not listed in the Beers criteria but in the opinion of PI increase seizure threshold: tricyclic antidepressants, theophylline, methylphenidate, and high-dose thyroid supplementation.
  • Subjects taking ototoxic medications: Aminoglycosides, Cisplatin.
  • Subjects in current episode of major depression
  • History of bipolar disorder
  • Subjects with history of seizure or first degree relative with seizure disorder
  • Subjects with implanted device: wearable or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, conductive, ferromagnetic, or other magnetic sensitive metals that are implanted or are non-removable within 30 cm of the treatment coil or those with cochlear implants
  • Subjects with diagnosis of current alcohol related problems
  • Subjects with history of stroke , aneurysm, or cranial neurosurgery
  • Any condition that in the opinion of the study physician is likely to compromise their ability to safely participate in the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02190019

Start Date

April 1 2014

End Date

July 1 2016

Last Update

February 10 2016

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Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205

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