Home-based tDCS for behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Principal Investigator: Antonio L. Teixeira, MD, PhD, MSc

Study Contact:

Thiago Macedo e Cordeiro (Thiago.MacedoeCordeiro@uth.tmc.edu)

Kendra Anderson (kendra.m.anderson@uth.tmc.edu)

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This study is currently looking for people who:

• Are 60 years or older
• Can speak and read English
• Have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and clinically meaningful behavioral symptoms
• Have a caregiver willing to participate in the study
• Have stable doses of medications for at least one month

Study Description:

This study aims to investigate whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is safe and effective for improving symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) in patients that experience behavioral problems. tDCS is an investigational tool for non-invasive brain stimulation. It is a wearable device, similar to a helmet, which delivers low-level electrical signals to the outside of the scalp. During the study, you will be asked questions about your mood and cognitive processes such as memory, attention, and perception. We will send you the necessary study equipment, and you will have weekly remote check-ins with a team member.

All participants will be compensated for their time.