Investigating a novel treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Purpose of this research
The Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (ECIMH) is investigating a new treatment for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Our research is examining whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve the cognitive symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease such as memory and thinking difficulties.
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
TMS is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation which uses a magnetic pulse to stimulate brain cells. A coil is placed on your head whilst you are seated comfortably in a chair, with the magnetic field increasing activity in the cells underneath the coil.
TMS has been used for over 20 years in the treatment of depression. It has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for that condition. We are now testing its use in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
You will be randomly selected to receive either active or placebo (inactive) TMS. If you were randomised to the placebo group you will be offered active stimulation at the end of the follow-up period.
Who is eligible to participate?
Men and women, aged 50 – 95 years
With a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
Interested in participating
For more information about the Alzheimer’s clinical trials, contact:
Dr Melanie Emonson
Research Co-ordinator
Phone: (03) 9805 4346
Email: melanie.emonson@monash.edu
Ms Veronika Simic
Research Assistant
Phone: (03) 9805 4151
Email: veronika.simic@monash.edu
Referrals can be sent directly to:
Email: ccs-alzheimers-trial@monash.edu
Fax: (03) 9805 4188
About Us
We use advanced neuroscience technology to investigate brain function and develop innovative treatments across a range of psychiatric, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders.
About the principal investigators
A/Prof Kate Hoy is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and heads the Interventional Neuropsychology Research Program and is Deputy Director of the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health.
Email: kate.hoy@monash.edu
Prof Paul Fitzgerald is a Psychiatrist and Director of the Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health.
Email: paul.fitzgerald@monash.edu
Where we are located
Epworth Centre for Innovation in Mental Health
888 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
This research has been approved by the ethics committee of The Alfred Hospital