New Study Shows Nexalin’s Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS) Significantly Improves Memory and Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
October 17 2024 - 8:30AM
Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) (the “Company”
or “Nexalin”) today announced results from a clinical trial
demonstrating improvements in memory and cognitive function for
patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease using its proprietary Deep
Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS) technology. The full
results have been published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy,
one of the leading peer-reviewed journals in the field, further
underscoring the scientific rigor and clinical importance of this
research. The study can be accessed here.
The study, which enrolled 46 patients, showed
that those in the DIFS group (23 patients) saw notable improvements
in key cognitive markers, including significant gains in
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores (p = 0.041) and
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores (p = 0.025). The
intervention also led to increased local neural activity in the
hippocampus, a crucial area of the brain for memory processing, as
revealed by functional MRI (fMRI) scans. Notably, the fMRI results
showed that Nexalin’s DIFS treatment increased blood flow to the
hippocampal regions, areas critical to memory function, further
emphasizing the potential of this non-invasive therapy in combating
neural decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Key Findings:
- Significant Memory Function Improvement: The DIFS group
exhibited a statistically significant improvement in memory, as
measured by the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive
Subscale (ADAS-Cog), compared to the sham group.
- Cognitive Gains: Patients treated with DIFS saw meaningful
progress in global cognitive function, with significant increases
in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores (p = 0.041) and
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores (p = 0.025).
- Increased Hippocampal Activity and Blood Flow: Functional MRI
(fMRI) revealed enhanced neural activity and increased blood flow
in the hippocampus, a critical region for memory processing,
suggesting that DIFS may positively influence brain function and
slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Tolerability: The treatment was well-tolerated, with minor side
effects such as mild tingling during stimulation sessions, all of
which resolved quickly.
Dr. David Owens, Chief Medical Officer of
Nexalin, commented, “We are thrilled with the results from the
TRANSFORM-AD study, particularly the significant improvement in
memory function. This study marks a major milestone for Nexalin’s
Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation technology and validates
our belief that non-invasive brain stimulation has the potential to
transform the treatment landscape for Alzheimer’s disease.
Improving cognitive outcomes, especially in memory, is crucial for
enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. The
fMRI data showing increased blood flow to the hippocampal regions
further emphasizes the potential of this therapy in addressing the
underlying neural decline seen in Alzheimer’s patients. These
findings are especially encouraging given the limited treatment
options currently available for Alzheimer’s disease, which focus
largely on managing symptoms rather than addressing the underlying
neural decline.”
Mark White, CEO of Nexalin Technology, further
noted, “Our DIFS technology shows great promise as a drug-free
alternative or in combination with existing treatments by working
directly on the brain's electrical activity to modulate cognition.
The increase in both neural activity and blood flow in critical
areas like the hippocampus indicates that this therapy could
potentially slow disease progression. Looking ahead, we have
already started planning a robust clinical trial utilizing
different waveform frequencies to enhance the clinical response. We
remain committed to advancing our patented technology and are
actively exploring potential partnerships with the aim of offering
a safe, effective, and non-invasive option for patients worldwide
suffering from Alzheimer’s and other devastating mental health
conditions.”
About Nexalin Technology,
Inc.Nexalin designs and develops innovative
neurostimulation products to uniquely help combat the ongoing
global mental health epidemic. All of Nexalin’s products are
believed to be non-invasive and undetectable to the human body and
are developed to provide relief to those afflicted with mental
health issues. Nexalin utilizes bioelectronic medical technology to
treat mental health issues. Nexalin believes its neurostimulation
medical devices can penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that
are associated with mental health disorders. Nexalin believes the
deeper-penetrating waveform in its next-generation devices will
generate enhanced patient response without any adverse side
effects. The Nexalin Gen-2 15 milliamp neurostimulation device has
been approved in China, Brazil, and Oman.
Additional information about the Company is
available at: https://nexalin.com/.
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