Focused ultrasound for Alzheimer's disease
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier in people with Alzheimer's disease, allowing the brain to clear out harmful proteins (amyloid and tau). It may help slow down memory loss and cognitive decline.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 50 years old.
- You must have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease.
- You must be able to give your own consent to participate.
- You must have a PET scan showing amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain.
- You must not have had prior treatment with amyloid-reducing drugs like aducanumab or lecanemab.
- You must not have had brain surgery or have metal implants in your body.
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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