The Cognitive Enhancing Effects of D-Cycloserine Among Non-Demented Elderly
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether a study medication (d-cycloserine) improves
the ability of older adults to perform on tests of neuropsychological functioning. Tests of
neuropsychological functioning assess attention, memory, and executive functioning skills
(for example, problem-solving, planning and organizing skills). It was hypothesized that
participants who received study medication would perform better on neuropsychological tests
than would participants who received the sugar pill.