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A Trial to Test Intermittent Deep Brain Stimulation of Nucleus Basalis of Meynert to Treat Alzheimers.

Testing a new brain stimulation method for Alzheimer's.

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65-85 years
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Phase 1

This study is testing a new way to help people with Alzheimer's disease using a procedure called **intermittent Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)**. Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the brain and memory. DBS involves sending small electrical impulses to a part of the brain called the **nucleus basalis of Meynert**. The study will last for two years to see if DBS can help maintain or improve thinking skills. There will be 12 participants in total, with 6 receiving DBS and 6 being observed without it (control group). This study is being conducted at the Wellstar MCG Memory Clinic.

Key Points to Consider:

  • The study lasts for at least two years.
  • Participants must be 65-85 years old and in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
  • Participant data may be shared online with identifying information removed.

If you're interested, you should be living at home and have a caregiver who can help. Exclusion criteria include other brain-related issues or severe medical conditions. Eligibility is based on specific criteria, and more details are available from the study organizers. Always consult your doctor before participating in any study.

Study details
    Alzheimer Dementia (AD)

NCT07218081

Augusta University

7 March 2026

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