iTBS rTMS in Mild Cognitive Impairment

Overview

Información sobre este estudio

To test the feasibility of conducting a 10-day Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) protocol twice using a cross-over design in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), pilot test the study protocol to assess study design, and collect pilot data on the effect of stimulations over 3 different brain regions (left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), lateral parietal cortex (LPC), vertex (control)) on working memory, new-learning and executive function in MCI. Neuropsychological and sleep measures, functional brain magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), high density EEG and questionnaires will be performed at 5 timepoints – (i) baseline, (ii) post-treatment after first period of 10 daily iTBS rTMS sessions, (iii) post-washout period of 4 weeks, (iv) post-treatment after cross-over to second period of 10 daily iTBS rTMS sessions, and (v) 4 weeks follow-up post-treatment.

Elegibilidad para la participación

Los requisitos de elegibilidad de los participantes incluyen la edad, el sexo, el tipo y el estadio de la enfermedad, y los problemas de salud o tratamientos previos. Las pautas difieren de un estudio a otro e identifican quiénes pueden o no pueden participar. No hay garantía de que cada persona elegible que desee participar en un ensayo se inscribirá. Comunícate con el equipo del estudio para analizar la elegibilidad del estudio y la posible participación.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Must speak English fluently

- Diagnosis of MCI as defined by:

- Clinical diagnosis by a neurologist

- Neuropsychological testing support of MCI

- Meet criteria for MCI

- Subjective cognitive decline reported by participant and/or an informant

- Objective memory impairment in one or more cognitive domains for age

- Essentially preserved general cognitive function

- Largely intact functional activities

- Does not meet criteria for dementia as judged by a clinician

- Eligible for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on safety criteria

- Clinical Dementia Rating=0.5

- Geriatric Depression Scale score less than 6

- Medically stable and in good general health

- Not pregnant, lactating, or of childbearing potential

- Stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to baseline visit

- Adequate visual and auditory abilities to complete neuropsychological testing

- Ability to provide informed consent

- Have a care partner who is available to accompany the participant to study visits for
the duration of the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Inability to communicate in the English language

- Meet criteria for dementia

- Contraindications to TMS or MRI, including patients who have

- conductive, ferromagnetic or other magnetic-sensitive metals implanted in their
head or within 30 cm of the treatment coil (e.g., cochlear implants, implanted
electrodes/stimulators, aneurysm clips or coils, stents, bullet fragments or
jewelry)

- active or inactive implants, including deep brain stimulators, cochlear implants,
vagus nerve stimulators or implanted device leads

- Any true positive findings on the TMS safety screening form

- Prior exposure to TMS, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or any neurostimulation within
the past 12 months

- History of epilepsy or seizures

- Medical conditions or use of medications that increase risk of seizures

- History of traumatic brain injury

- History of intracranial mass or lesion

- History of stroke, including hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke

- Medications associated with seizures (Examples: Analgesics - Opioids (e.g.,
meperidine, tramadol); Anti-amyloid immunotherapy such as aducanumab;
Antimicrobials - Carbapenems (e.g., imipenem), Cephalosporins (fourth
generation), Fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin), Isoniazid, Penicillins;
Hypoglycemic agents; Immunosuppressants - Azathioprine, Cyclosporine,
Mycophenolate, Tacrolimus; Psychiatric medications - Antipsychotics, Atomoxetine,
Bupropion, Buspirone, Lithium, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Pulmonary drugs -
Aminophylline, Theophylline; Stimulants - Amphetamines, Methylphenidate;
Sympathomimetics and decongestants - Anorexiants (e.g., diethylpropion,
phentermine, nonprescription diet aids), Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine.)

- Psychiatric disorders

- Primary psychotic disorder (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, or schizophreniform
disorder), any history

- Primary mood disorder (major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder) within the
past 12 months

- Substance use disorder (except caffeine and nicotine) within the past 12 months

- Active symptoms of depression, anxiety, mania, psychosis, or substance use (except
caffeine and nicotine) within the past year

- Active symptoms of depression will be identified based on geriatric depression
scale ≥ 6

- Other active symptoms of psychiatric conditions to be determined by study
investigators

- Sleep disorders that are considered clinically significant and not sufficiently
treated by the investigative team, including untreated obstructive sleep apnea
(apnea-hypopnea index >15), untreated/suboptimally treated REM sleep behavior
disorder, untreated/suboptimally treated restless legs syndrome

- Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy

- Participation in another concurrent interventional clinical trial

- Any unstable medical condition

- Inability to provide informed consent

- Inability to adhere to the protocol

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 9/15/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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Sede de Mayo Clinic Estatus Contacto

Rochester, Minn.

Investigador principal de Mayo Clinic

Maria Lapid, M.D.

Abierto para la inscripción

Contact information:

Department of Medicine (DOM) Research Hub

(507) 266-1944

DOMRESEARCHHUB@mayo.edu

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