Neck lymphatic surgery for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study is testing a new surgery that connects lymphatic vessels in the neck to help clear waste from the brain, which may slow or improve Alzheimer's symptoms. It is a small pilot study to see if the procedure is safe and helpful for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 50 and 90 years old.
- You should have mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (a score between 11 and 26 on a standard memory test).
- Your Alzheimer's diagnosis must be confirmed by a PET scan or a spinal fluid test.
- You need at least a primary school education to complete the required assessments.
- You cannot have other conditions that cause memory loss, such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, or a head injury.
- You must be able to have an MRI (no pacemaker, metal implants, or severe anxiety in enclosed spaces).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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