Alzheimer's disease research study with brain scans and spinal tap
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study at Duke University is looking for people aged 25 to 80 who may be at risk for Alzheimer's disease. It involves brain scans (MRI and PET) and a spinal tap to learn more about the disease and find better ways to detect and treat it early.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 80 years old.
- You can read at a 6th grade level or higher.
- You are willing to have an MRI and either a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) or a series of PET scans.
- If you are 45 to 80, you have a study partner (a friend or family member) who can also read at a 6th grade level and will participate with you.
- You do not have a serious or unstable neurological or psychiatric condition, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or uncontrolled depression/anxiety.
- You have not had a history of alcohol or drug abuse in the last 2 years, and do not have a recent cancer (past 5 years) except for certain skin cancers.
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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