Improving Memory in Alzheimer's Disease with Personalized Brain Rhythm Adjustments
Personalized Synchronization of Cortical Rhythms to Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Disease
['FUNDING_R01'] · BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) · NIH-11124890
This project explores how adjusting brain rhythms might help improve memory for people living with Alzheimer's disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11124890 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We know that Alzheimer's disease often causes problems with working memory, which is our ability to hold information in mind for a short time. This project looks at how different parts of the brain communicate through electrical signals, called rhythms, and how these rhythms might be disrupted in Alzheimer's. Researchers hope to understand these brain communication patterns better and find ways to gently guide them back into sync. The goal is to develop personalized methods to improve memory function for those affected by the disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on understanding and potentially treating memory impairment in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients whose memory impairment is not related to the specific brain rhythm disruptions studied here may not directly benefit from this particular approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new, personalized treatments that directly target brain activity to restore memory function in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of personalized cortical rhythm synchronization for Alzheimer's is innovative, previous neuroscience findings have shown links between brain oscillations and memory function in healthy brains.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS) — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REINHART, ROBERT — BOSTON UNIVERSITY (CHARLES RIVER CAMPUS)
- Study coordinator: REINHART, ROBERT
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease