Alzheimer's Disease
Conditions
Keywords
Alzheimer's Disease
Brief summary
Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study is to verify the long term effectiveness and safety of a bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) produced by Beijing PINS Medical Co., Ltd. as a treatment option for patients with cognitive, behavioral, and functional disability of Alzheimer's disease.
Detailed description
Other: Deep Brain Stimulation Implanted device Subjects will then be instructed to apply PINS Deep Brain Stimulation Device for 12 month.
Interventions
PINS Stimulator System
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Subject is aged 40 to 80 years old; 2. Subject with AD diagnosed according to the criteria for probable AD as defined by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke-Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA); 3. Subject have received the diagnosis of AD within the past 2 years; 4. Subject have a CDR of 0.5 or 1.0; 5. Score between 20 and 28 on the Mini Mental State Examination 6. have been taking a stable dose of cholinesterase inhibitors for a minimum of 6 months.
Exclusion criteria
1. Patients with hearing impairment; 2. Failures of important organs and in severe conditions 3. Be reluctant or disabled to receive neuropsychological assessments; 4. Participate in other clinical trial; 5. Has a life expectancy of \< 1 year. 6. The investigator and/or enrollment review committee, would preclude participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale, Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog) | 12 month | Change from Baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Dementia Rating Scale | 12 month | Change from Baseline |
Countries
China