Blood test for Alzheimer's compared with spinal fluid test
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing a simple blood test (p-Tau217) as a possible way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. If it works, it might replace the need for a spinal tap. The results will be compared with the usual spinal fluid markers.
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Who can take part
- You are being checked for possible Alzheimer's disease at the Amiens University Hospital memory clinic.
- Your doctor has already suggested a lumbar puncture (a spinal tap) to look for Alzheimer's markers in your spinal fluid.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not under legal guardianship (someone else making decisions for you).
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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