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Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Mild Vascular Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly

Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for the Treatment of Mild Vascular Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly (The sub-project of “Establishing Application Protocols for Multi-Type Physical Stimulation Interventions Regulating Various Body Functions”)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400091565
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-10-30
Start date
2024-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mild vascular cognitive impairment

Interventions

Control group (sham-tACS group):Transcranial alternating current stimulation
Experimental group (tACS treatment group):Transcranial alternating current stimulation

Sponsors

Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1: Eligible participants are adults aged 65 to 80 years, inclusive of both sexes. 2: Patients, healthcare professionals, or informants report alterations in cognitive functions, including memory, that have persisted for a period of at least three months. (Documentation of progressive cognitive decline over time, as ascertained through medical records or clinical assessments). 3: In accordance with the diagnostic criteria outlined in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the individual does not fulfill the criteria for cognitive normality or dementia. However, the capacity for activities of daily living is within the normal range, as evidenced by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of >=20 for individuals with primary education or >=24 for those with junior education or higher, and a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 7. 5:Have fully comprehended the details of the research proto;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1: Unable to understand the article, combined with severe physical disabilities, or any other factors that may hinder the completion of neuropsychological assessments 2: Any tumor disease (including polycythemia, excluding basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) 3: Clinically significant cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, lung diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases, autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, metabolic and endocrine disorders, as well as serious neurological and psychiatric disorders such as AD, FTD, LBD, PD, schizophrenia, severe depression, epilepsy, etc 4: History of alcohol or drug abuse; Use other drugs that may affect this study, such as sedatives, anti anxiety drugs, hypnotic drugs, cognitive drugs, and cholinergic drugs 5: Sudden changes in bodily functions such as falls, fainting, or delirium within 30 days; Pressure injuries (such as pressure ulcers) within 30 days 6: Received physical stimuli such as electricity, magnetism, heat, and force 7: There are cochlear implants, implanted electrodes, pacemakers or metal implants, etc 8: Assessment of daily living ability, mental state, social participation ability, or sensory perception and communication ability suggests functional impairment 9: Expected lifespan<1 year 10: Poor compliance or inability to cooperate in completing complete treatment, etc 11: The researchers believe that there are situations where it is not appropriate to participate in this study;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Neurobehavioral score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neuroelectrophysiological index;Imaging index;Any adverse events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHaiqing Song

Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University

songhq@xwhosp.org+86 13701390976

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026