EEG Biofeedback to Improve Memory in Adults With Dementia

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Dementia

In brief

This study measures whether the symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) can be successfully treated by (a) biofeedback training to increase brain blood flow, (b) biofeedback to increase the frequency of the brain's dominant brainwave rhythm, and (c) rhythmic stimulation to increase the brain's dominant brainwave frequency.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01168466

Run by

Quietmind Foundation

People needed

37

Starts

2007-06-01

Expected to finish

2008-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-02

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• FTD Symptoms reported by self or caregiver Significantly abnormal scores on Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function- Adult Version

You may not qualify if…

• 45 years of age
• no one with Axis I dx of Bipolar, Psychosis or active Substance Abuse
• no severe Axis II disorders
• symptoms manifesting within the last 5 years and person is still somewhat independent regarding their ADLs.

Where it is running

• Quietmind Foundation — Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, United States

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