Title:
PACtMD
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| What is the purpose of the study? |
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Older adults with depression or mild cognitive impairment have a significantly elevated risk for Alzheimer's Dementia (AD), even if they do not yet show symptoms. However, there are currently no preventive treatments to protect these older adults against AD. This study is examining the combination of two novel interventions – transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive remediation therapy – to protect against AD in patients with depression or mild cognitive impairment.
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| Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), History of Depression |
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Individuals without
a mental health or
addiction problem:
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No
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Age range: |
over age 60 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
All |
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Other:
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| What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
multiple throughout the study |
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Time period: |
24-60 months |
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Length of contacts: |
every visit differs (please see below) |
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Treatment offered:
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Yes
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Location:
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1001 Queen St. West (Queen site), GMHS Research, Unit 4-3
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Principal Investigator:
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Benoit Mulsant
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| Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-583-1350 |
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e-mail: |
pact.md@camh.ca |
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Website: |
www.camh.ca/en/research/research_areas/studies_and_recruitment/study-websites/Pages/PACt-MD.aspx |
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Flyer:
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Study end date:
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31 May 2020
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| REB number: |
14/2014 |
| Full study title: |
Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia with Cognitive Remediation plus Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Depression |
| Keywords: |
memory, depression, mood disorders, alzheimer's disease, dementia |
| Study Area: |
Alzheimer's Disease, Memory, Older adults |
