This study is looking at a new non-invasive brain stimulation methods called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to see if it can improve working memory and thinking processes in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
tACS is a low-risk, non-painful, low electrical current that circulates through the brain of awake participants and stimulates their brain cells.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Age range: Age60 and above
- Gender:All
- Ethnicity:All
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: 10+ in-person visits
- Compensation offered? Yes
Investigator(s): Dr. Tarek Rajji
Contact Information:
- E-mail: TACS.FUS@camh.ca
REB number: 056/2023
REB Approval Expiry Date: July 27, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
- Research staff cannot give medical advice over the phone or via email.
- If you have specific questions regarding your health care, please contact your family physician.
- We regret that not everyone screened for a study will be eligible to participate
- For more information about other treatment options for mental illness or addiction offered by CAMH, visit www.camh.ca or call 416-535-8501.