What is the purpose of the study?
PAS-MCI is a study looking at brain plasticity in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Plasticity is the ability for your brain cells to strengthen and make new connections. Without plasticity, we would not be able to form memories. We want to see if noninvasive brain stimulation can enhance plasticity, as well as brain functioning, in people with MCI. If successful, this may help prevent progression to dementia.
Who is needed?
- Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Individuals without a mental health or addiction problem
Age range: 60 - 100
Gender: All
Ethnicity: All
What does the study involve?
- Number of contacts: MCI participants have 18 in-person visits; health controls have 3
- Time period: 2 - 4 months for MCI; 1 - 2 months for healthy controls
- Treatment offered: Yes
Study Location(s):
1025 Queen St. W., Nicotine Dependence Service
Investigator(s): Dr. Tarek Rajji
Contact Information:
- Phone: 416-583-1350
- E-mail: research.gmhs@camh.ca
Study End Date: 12 December 2026
REB number: 050/2019
Full Study Title: Enhancing Frontal Lobes Plasticity and Function in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
PLEASE NOTE:
- Research staff cannot give medical advice over the phone.
- 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.