Plain-English translation of NCT04524338 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Alzheimer Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can safely and effectively use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) at home. tDCS is a non-invasive procedure where a small electrical current is gently applied to the scalp to help improve thinking, memory, and language abilities. Researchers have seen promising results in their lab, and now they want to see if people can continue benefiting when using the device at home on their own.
Previous studies have shown that this treatment can help people with dementia improve their memory, language, and thinking skills. Some participants who tried it in the lab were so impressed that they asked to buy their own devices and use them at home — so this study will support that by providing the device and training, while carefully monitoring whether the benefits continue over time.
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You will receive a tDCS device and be trained by the research team on how to use it safely at home. Once you start using it, you'll check in with the team monthly (likely by phone or video) to report how you're doing and whether you notice any changes in your thinking or memory. This monitoring will continue for at least two years so the researchers can understand whether the treatment remains helpful over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 4, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Sponsor
Lady Davis Institute
Enrollment target
~20 participants
Started
February 2021
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
50 Years – 100 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2024.
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Central contact
Shelley Solomon
Baycrest
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