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NCT05776641
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Gamma Light and Sound Stimulation to Prevent Dementia in Cognitively Normal People At Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by significant memory loss, toxic protein deposits (amyloid and tau) in the brain, and changes in the gamma frequency band on EEG. Gamma waves are important for memory, and in patients with AD, there are fewer gamma waves in the brain. The Tsai lab found that boosting gamma waves in AD mouse models using light and sound stimulation at 40Hz not only reduced amyloid and tau in the brain, but also improved memory. A light and sound device was developed for humans that stimulates the brain at 40Hz that can be used safely at home. The goal of this study is to see if using this device can prevent dementia in people who are at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

Official title: Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease Using Gamma Entrainment

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

55 Years - 90 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

200

Start Date

2024-01-10

Completion Date

2026-05

Last Updated

2025-01-10

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DEVICE

GENUS

Participants will use the GENUS light and sound device at home for 60 minutes daily for 12 months

Locations (2)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States