Silkworm pupa powder for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a powder made from silkworm pupae can help improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease. It is for people with mild to severe Alzheimer's who have clear signs of the disease in their blood or brain scans.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and your memory and thinking problems are mild to severe.
- You have had a blood test or brain scan that shows signs of Alzheimer's (amyloid and tau proteins).
- You are 50 to 90 years old and have at least a primary school education.
- You have a family member or friend who can help you during the study.
- You are not taking antibiotics for more than 10 days in the last 3 months, and you do not expect to need long-term antibiotics during the study.
- You do not have another type of dementia or serious health problems like uncontrolled heart, lung, or liver disease.
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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