Near Infrared Light Stimulation for Early to Mid-Stage Dementia

What Is This Study About?

This study will evaluate the effects of repeated brief exposure to near infrared light stimulation in people with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease who have problems with attention span, working memory, learning and remembering, planning, organizing, self-monitoring, inhibition, and flexible thinking.

Do I Qualify To Participate in This Study?

Must have:

• Diagnosis of dementia, probable Alzheimer's type
• Dementia symptoms not greater than early to mid-stage dementia
• Generally healthy as indicated by recent physical examination within past 6 months
• If labs are available within the last 6 months, kidney, liver, and heart function should be normal

Must NOT have:

• Diagnosed actively growing intracranial pathology, such as tumors
• Misusing illegal substances or alcohol
• Previous history of stroke
• History of aggression or violence
• History of major psychiatric illness
• No underlying central nervous system pathology

If I Qualify, Who Do I Contact?

Contact study personnel listed either under the general study contact or the location nearest you.

 

Where Is This Study Located?

Who Sponsors This Study?

Lead: Baylor Research Institute

Collaborator Sponsor

• Quietmind Foundation

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03750409