NCT05996575

Brief Summary

The goal of the proposed observational, multi-site study is to use fNIRS neurophysiological data recorded during a battery of tasks to detect MCI within a cohort consisting of patients and age-matched healthy controls. Furthermore, the investigators aim to explore whether they can measure the severity of MCI symptoms in the patient population. If successful, this approach enables clinicians to track the disease at its source-the brain; possibly allowing for earlier detection of MCI and its progression, and ultimately more efficient interventions.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
133

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2023

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 25, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 2, 2023

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 18, 2023

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 13, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 13, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

July 3, 2024

Status Verified

July 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

August 2, 2023

Last Update Submit

July 1, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)Aging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Brain hemodynamic activity with TD-fNIRS

    This includes changes in the concentration of oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin as measured by the change in light absorption.

    About 1 hour during the study visit

  • Optical properties of the brain with TD-fNIRS

    This measures how much light is absorbed at different points on the head.

    About 1 hour during the study visit

  • Physiological features with TD-fNIRS

    This includes cardiac measures, such as heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV).

    About 1 hour during the study visit

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Mini-Mental State Evaluation (MMSE)

    Within 6 months of the study visit

  • Mini-Cog

    About 30 minutes during the study visit

  • Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)

    About 30 minutes during the study visit

  • General Anxiety Disorder

    About 30 minutes during the study visit

  • Apathy Evaluation Scale

    About 30 minutes during the study visit

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

MCI Patients

Adult participants who are seeking neurological assessments for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) at a participating clinic/study site.

Other: fNIRS measurement

Healthy Controls

Healthy participants without a prior MCI or memory impairment diagnosis.

Other: fNIRS measurement

Interventions

Kernel Flow2 measurements.

Healthy ControlsMCI Patients

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adult participants seeking neurological assessments for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) at a participating clinic/study site. A separate cohort of age-matched healthy participants will be recruited as the control group. The current study, including the acquired data and participation in the study, has no influence on diagnosis or treatment decisions.

You may qualify if:

  • Patients
  • Must have a diagnosis of MCI (amnesiac or non-amnesiac) as determined by clinician
  • Adults (older adults) between the ages of 55-85 years inclusive at time of enrollment
  • Ability to perform informed consent on their own
  • Fluent in English (speaking and reading)
  • Healthy Controls
  • Adults (older adults) between the ages of 55-85 years inclusive at time of enrollment
  • Ability to perform informed consent on their own
  • Fluent in English (speaking and reading)

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients
  • Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis
  • Has uncorrected major visual or auditory deficits that would prevent them from completing a study task
  • Current or recent (in the past 6 months) chemotherapy and/or radiation for any cancer
  • Major medical illnesses and psychiatric conditions (other than MCI) including:
  • Severe/uncontrolled Diabetes, hypertension and hypothyroidism that could pose secondary causes of cognitive decline
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Motor neuron diseases
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Brain Tumor
  • Stroke
  • Encephalitis
  • Meningitis
  • Epilepsy
  • TBI with serious results (coma, unconscious for \>2 hrs, or skull fracture)
  • +19 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

The Research Center of Southern California

Carlsbad, California, 92011, United States

Location

BrainHealth Solutions

Costa Mesa, California, 92626, United States

Location

The Research Center of Southern California

Escondido, California, 92029, United States

Location

Kernel

Los Angeles, California, 90232, United States

Location

Syrentis Clinical Research

Santa Ana, California, 92705, United States

Location

The Research Center of Southern California

Temecula, California, 92592, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognitive Dysfunction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognition DisordersNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Katherine Perdue, PhD

    Kernel

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 2, 2023

First Posted

August 18, 2023

Study Start

July 25, 2023

Primary Completion

June 13, 2024

Study Completion

June 13, 2024

Last Updated

July 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

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