Brain connectivity marker for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain scans to find a marker for Alzheimer's disease. It is looking for people with normal memory, mild memory problems, or mild Alzheimer's, and who can undergo a spinal tap and MRI.
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Who can take part
- You must score between 18 and 30 on a standard memory test (like the MMSE or MoCA), depending on your diagnosis.
- You or your family must notice memory problems, and you may need to have a confirmed diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.
- You must speak and understand Swedish.
- If you have mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease, you must have had a spinal tap that shows abnormal levels of amyloid-beta protein.
- You cannot have metal implants or claustrophobia that would interfere with a brain MRI scan.
- You cannot have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or a serious unstable medical condition.
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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