Study of Magnetic Fields to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To determine if low level magnetic fields can help to improve memory in patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether application of magnetic fields generated by the Resonator may improve cognitive functioning and memory in individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimers dementia, as an adjunctive therapy to standard of care.

Official Title
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of the Application of Magnetic Fields Using the Resonator for the Treatment of Alzheimers Disease in Addition to Standard of Care

Conditions
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Alzheimer's Disease

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: Resonator
* Device: Placebo


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: To be considered eligible for participation in this clinical study, a subject must satisfy each of the following Inclusive Conditions criteria. Current diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease appropriately documented by the patients physician and/or neurologist Documentation verifying that other generally recognized causes of dementia have been ruled out by prior physician evaluations Mild to Moderate Dementia, as evidenced by a score of not less than 12 nor greater than 26 on the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE). Subject is ambulatory A Study Partner who can attend all study visits with the subject. Study Partner being defined as an adult who has at least 10 hours/week of contact with the subject, and can accompany the subject to all testing and treatment study visits. Stable anti-dementia medication regimen without significant side effects for at least 3 months, and on stable medication (unrelated to anti-dementia) without significant side effects for at least 1 month; willingness and ability to maintain the stable medication regimen throughout the course of the study. Willingness and ability to present to the testing center for all study evaluations Willingness and ability to present to the treatment center for all study treatments (exposure to the Resonator™) Willingness to maintain stable diet and activity regimen for the duration of the study. Willing and able to abstain from partaking in any non-essential (not physician ordered) existing or new treatments to improve cognition and mental functioning Willing and able to abstain from any medications that could affect cognition and mental functioning during the course of the study Male or female. Any ethnic background. Age 55 and older. Exclusion Criteria A subject will be considered ineligible for participation in this clinical study if he or she satisfies any one or more of the following exclusive conditions criteria. Change in anti-dementia medical regimen within 3 months prior to initiation of study. Confirmed diagnosis other non-Alzheimer's type of dementia Significant neurologic or psychiatric illness other than Alzheimer's disease Unstable cardiac disease, such as any history of cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, or irregular atrial-ventricular conduction time), or any incidences of congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction, within the last six months. Previous surgical interventions involving prosthetics or implants comprised of ferrous metals, or pacemakers, vagus nerve stimulators, or other functional electrical stimulators such as those commonly used for pain. Reported consumption of more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week. Uncontrolled hypertension. Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation or other uncontrolled arrhythmias, e.g. tachycardia, bradycardia. Uncontrolled seizure disorder. History of seizures or usage of anti-seizure medications that, in the opinion of the investigator, participation in this trial would represent a risk to the subject. Uncontrolled, unstable, or untreated medical conditions which may significantly impact the subject's health or ability to complete the entire study, in the opinion of the investigator.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Resonator<br>Treatment with active Resonator device using low level magnetic fields | Device: Resonator<br>* Treatment group vs. Placebo group<br>|
| Placebo Comparator: Placebo<br> | Device: Placebo<br>* Inactive Resonator Device<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cog (ADAS-cog) |  | end of treatment at 12 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE), Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q), Clinical Dementia Scale |  | end of treatment at 12 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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dementia, memory loss, cognitive decline