Application of TMS Coupled With VR for Slowing the Rate of Cognitive Decline in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease (TMS_AD)

August 7, 2023 updated by: Ali Rezai

Application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Coupled With Virtual Reality for Slowing the Rate of Cognitive Decline in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

This is a randomized sham control study to evaluate how repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), interactive cognitive training, or the combination of rTMS and cognitive training reduce the cognitive decline of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Withdrawn

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Participants may be assigned to one of four experimental arms (1-TMS-Stimulation with X-Torp task, 2-TMS-Stimulation with MindMotion Go, 3-TMS-Sham with X-Torp task, 4-TMS-Sham with MindMotion Go.) The study will be conducted in two phases. During Phase 1, participants will be randomized between experimental conditions 1 and 4. Data will be analyzed upon completion of Phase1 and Phase 2 will commence only if there is efficacy in the TMS arm. During Phase2, participants will be randomized to arms 2 and 3.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • West Virginia
      • Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506
        • West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

The key requirements that people who want to participate in a clinical study must meet or the characteristics they must have. Eligibility criteria consist of both inclusion criteria (which are required for a person to participate in the study) and exclusion criteria (which prevent a person from participating). Types of eligibility criteria include whether a study accepts healthy volunteers, has age or age group requirements, or is limited by sex.

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Male or Female between 50-85 years of age

  • Able and willing to give informed consent
  • Probable AD consistent with NIA/AA criteria
  • Modified Hachinski Ischemia Scale (MHIS) score of <= 4
  • Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score of <= 6
  • Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score 18-26. The MMSE adjusted scoring instructions may be followed for screening patients as applicable.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unstable medical conditions
  • Visual impairments
  • Mobility limitations
  • Cognition-enhancing medication unless on a stable dosage for at least 3 months before the start of the trial.
  • History of epilepsy or seizure disorder
  • History of psychosis
  • Current thoughts of suicidal ideation or self-harm as assessed by the Columbia-Suicide severity rating scale score
  • Progressive neurological disorder or focal signs of abnormality on neurological exam as conducted by a neurologist (other than current diagnosis of AD)
  • Tinnitus
  • Metal implants (excluding dental fillings)
  • Possible pregnancy
  • Substance use disorder within the past six months
  • Have other mental or physical conditions that are inappropriate for study participation at PI's or delegated sub investigator's discretion.
  • Intake of one or a combination of the drugs that may due to their significant seizure threshold lowering potential

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial that receives a specific intervention/treatment, or no intervention, according to the trial's protocol.
Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: TMS-Stimulation with X-Torp task
TMS with VR 1 experimental arm
Device: TMS stimulation with X-Torp task
TMS-Stimulation with X-Torp task
Experimental: TMS-Stimulation with MindMotion Go
TMS with VR 2 experimental arm
Device: TMS-Stimulation with MindMotion Go
TMS-Stimulation with MindMotion Go
Sham Comparator: TMS-Sham with X-Torp task
TMS sham control with VR 1
Device: TMS-Sham with X-Torp task
TMS-Sham with X-Torp task
Sham Comparator: TMS-Sham with MindMotion Go
TMS sham control with sham VR 2
Device: TMS-Sham with MindMotion Go
TMS-Sham with MindMotion Go

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cognitive Performance
Time Frame: 6 months after completion study procedure
Change in cognitive task performance over time using the total score on the Mini Mental State Examination (range 0-30)
6 months after completion study procedure

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Brain MRI
Time Frame: 6 months after completion of study procedure compared to screening
Change in brain structure and function over time
6 months after completion of study procedure compared to screening
Memory Performance
Time Frame: 6 months after completion of study procedure compared to screening
Total recall on the California Verbal Learning Test - short form (range 0-36)
6 months after completion of study procedure compared to screening

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Ali Rezai

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Study Chair: Marc Haut, PhD, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
  • Study Director: Victor Finomore, PhD, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

The actual date on which the first participant was enrolled in a clinical study. The "anticipated" study start date is the date that the researchers think will be the study start date.
October 3, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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November 2, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

The date on which the last participant in a clinical study was examined or received an intervention/treatment to collect final data for the primary outcome measures, secondary outcome measures, and adverse events (that is, the last participant's last visit). The "anticipated" study completion date is the date that the researchers think will be the study completion date.
November 2, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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May 22, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 18, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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June 22, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 14, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 7, 2023

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2023

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 1904522298

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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