RECRUITING

Disease Modifying Potential of 5mg of Melatonin on Cognition and Brain Health in Aging

Study Overview

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Description

The study will examine whether 5mg melatonin (over the counter, OTC) over a 9-month period improves Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers and cognitive function in two groups of individuals: those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI+) and those who are not (MCI-). AD biomarkers will be measured from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained from lumbar punctures. Cognitive function will be evaluated with routine neuropsychological tests. AS OF AUGUST 2024, THE LUMBAR PUNCTURE PROCEDURES FOR THIS CLINICAL TRIAL HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. THAT IS, PARTICIPANTS ARE NO LONGER RECEIVING A LUMBER PUNCTURE. BUT ARE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE TWO SEPARATE BLOOD DRAWS FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.

Official Title

Evaluating the Disease Modifying Potential of a Sleep Intervention on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Biomarkers

Quick Facts

Study Start:2019-11-12
Study Completion:2025-11
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT03954899

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:56 Years to 85 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. between ages of 56-85 years
  2. 2. all participants must score 18 or above on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA);
  3. 3. all participants must have a clinical dementia rating (CDR) Sum of boxes \<1;
  4. 4. need to be willing to undergo CSF LP on two occasions over the course of their participation,
  5. 5. need to be able and willing to stop using any prescription or non-prescription sleep aids (e.g.(e.g. Ambien, Sonata, Lunesta, Belsomra, Rozerem, Halcion, Intermezzo, Doxepin, Melatonin, etc.) for the duration of the study except for study-issued medications
  6. 6. BMI \< 35 at the time of enrollment
  7. 7. willing to bring a study partner (spouse, child or friend) who knows them well to each of the four visits
  8. 1. Individuals with any of the following conditions/ diseases will be excluded:
  9. 2. CDR\>=1, clinically significant depression/anxiety (GDS\>=9; GAI\>=9 ),
  10. 3. Participants who are on any of the following medications will be excluded: Fluvoxamine (Luvox)/ Fluoxetine (Prozac), Nifedipine (a blood pressure medication), all anti-coagulants (e.g. Warfarin, Coumadin, Heparin, , Lovenox, Xarelto, Pradaxa, etc.), anti-seizure drugs (e.g. Acetazolamide, Carbamazepine, Clobazam, Clonazepam, Gabapentin, etc.), muscle relaxants (e.g.Baclofen, Valium/ diazepam, Flexeril, etc.), or narcotic pain relievers (e.g.Codeine, Tramadol, Hydrocodone, Demerol, etc).
  1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  2. Severe psychiatric disorders
  3. Active substance abuse
  4. Unstable medical conditions
  5. Inability to comply with study requirements

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Natalie Denburg, Ph.D
CONTACT
3193846050
natalie-denburg@uiowa.edu

Principal Investigator

Natalie Denburg, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Iowa

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Natalie Denburg

  • Natalie Denburg, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Iowa

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2019-11-12
Study Completion Date2025-11

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2019-11-12
Study Completion Date2025-11

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Cognitive Decline
  • Healthy Aging