Blood tests for brain diseases and mental health conditions
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at blood tests to help diagnose and track brain diseases (like Alzheimer's) or mental health conditions. It compares patients to healthy volunteers to find better ways to detect and monitor these illnesses.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 and willing to give a blood sample.
- You need to complete a full medical and mental health checkup.
- You cannot be taking certain blood thinners or have used illegal drugs in the past year.
- You should not have had brain cancer, chemotherapy, or radiation to your head (unless cancer-free for 5+ years).
- If you have Alzheimer's, your diagnosis should match the biomarkers found in your spinal fluid or blood.
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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