The HomeStim Research Study

Harvard faculty and researchers at Hebrew SeniorLife are evaluating the effects of therapeutic at-home non-invasive brain stimulation for improving memory and mobility in older adults diagnosed with cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or a related dementia. Join our paid study today!

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  2. The HomeStim Research Study

What is Home Stim?

A research study to determine whether non-invasive brain stimulation done in your own home can improve memory and thinking in older adults (55+) diagnosed with MCI or mild Alzheimer's Disease.

Who can participate?

You are an older adult (55+) diagnosed with MCI or mild Alzheimer's Disease. You must have a caregiver/partner who can administer the non-invasive brain stimulation for you at home.

What will you do?

  • Come to our lab 7 times for assessments across 8 months
    - Health interviews, memory, cognitive, and mobility testing
  • 20 minutes of non-invasive brain stimulation
    - (1 session per day, Mon-Fri) for 4 weeks
  • Pre- and Post-Intervention Electroencephalograms (EEGs)
    and brain MRIs
  • Optional blood draw and/or spinal tap to assess for biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease

Participation is compensated with up to $725. 

Parking is provided.

How to Sign Up

If you’re interested in participating in the HomeStim Research Study, click on this link. 
For any questions, send us an email or call 617-971-5416.

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Study Faculty

View Marcus Institute researchers leading the HomeStim Research Study.
Photo of Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research in Boston, MA

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD

  • Senior Scientist
  • Medical Director, The Deanna & Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health, Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Photo of Brad Manor, PhD, at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research in Boston, MA

Brad Manor, PhD

  • Associate Scientist
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Research Areas

A researcher at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research in Boston, MA studies MRI images of a human brain.

Brain Health

Through pioneering multidisciplinary research, the Marcus Institute is uncovering new answers to the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, delirium, and other changes to the brain.

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Physical Health and Function

Through the Marcus Institute’s research we are learning how older adults can maintain independence and quality of life.

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