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Phase 3 clinical trial to treat mild Alzheimer’s disease using deep brain stimulation

October 21, 2020 by

Medical researchers are enrolling individuals in an international phase 3 clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of deep brain stimulation to treat Alzheimer's. The study uses electrical impulses to stimulate the region of the brain known as the fornix, which is associated with memory and learning.

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