Brain Stimulation Effects on Brain Activation and Balance Control in those with Diabetes or Alzheimer’s Disease
What we are studying?
This study seeks to determine the effects of a 11-day brain stimulation intervention on blood flow velocity and levels of oxygen in the brain, and how these changes influence one’s balance when standing with and without a secondary task in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus OR Alzheimer’s.
How will we do this?
This study involves 14 study days within a 2-month timeframe. Two initial visits will consist of various assessment and questionnaires on your health, activities, cognition, brain activation and balance. This will include recording of blood flow velocity, oxygen, brain activity, and balance during sitting, standing, and standing with and without the performance of a secondary task. You will receive one session of brain stimulation during this time. The next 10 study visits days will consist of brain stimulation for 20 minutes each day, M-F for over 2 weeks. The last 2 visits are follow-up visits within 5 days, and again at approx. 30 days after your last brain stimulation session. These two visits consist of the same questionnaires as well and the brain activation and/or balance recording during sitting, standing, and walking with and without a secondary task.
Where will this happen?
Visits will take place at the University of Massachusetts Boston
(100 William T. Morrissey Blvd, Boston).
How will I benefit?
Monetary compensation of up to $450 will be provided.
Eligibility Criteria
You or someone you know may be eligible if you are:
- An older adult aged 65 years or older
- You or someone you know has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
- You or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease