The Home tDCS for MCR Syndrome Study
Harvard faculty and researchers at Hebrew SeniorLife are conducting a study to evaluate the effects of home-based non-invasive brain stimulation for improving memory and mobility in older adults. Join our paid study today!
Join a Research Study - The Home tDCS for MCR Syndrome Study
What is Home tDCS for MCR study about?
A research study to determine whether non-invasive brain stimulation done in your own home can improve memory and movement in older adults.
Who can participate?
You are an older adult (65-90 years) with memory and mobility concerns. You must have never been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. You must have a caregiver/study partner who can administer the non-invasive brain stimulation for you at home. Training will be provided.
What will you do?
Come to our lab for 6 clinical study visits, 1 blood draw visit and 3 MRIS visits at Boston University visits over 12 months:
- Health interviews, memory, cognitive, and mobility testing
- 1 Blood draw visit
- 3 MRI brain scans at baseline, after 3 months and after 6 months to assess intervention effects
- 20 minutes of non-invasive brain stimulation (1 session per day, Mon-Fri) for 6 ½ months
- Participation is compensated with up to $720 (Parking/Transportation provided)
Study Faculty
View Marcus Institute researchers leading the Home tDCS for MCR Syndrome Study
- Senior Scientist
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Research Areas
Biomarkers and Genetics
As precision medicine enters the mainstream of clinical care, Marcus Institute researchers are working to advance the understanding of disease biomarkers and genetics.
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Physical Health and Function
Through the Marcus Institute’s research we are learning how older adults can maintain independence and quality of life.
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