Fecal transplant for Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a fecal transplant (transferring healthy bacteria from a donor's stool into your colon) can improve memory and thinking in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. You would receive the transplant via colonoscopy and have follow-up brain scans.
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Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia (your memory and thinking problems are noticeable but not severe).
- You have had a brain scan or spinal tap that shows Alzheimer's-related changes (biomarkers).
- You are able to give your own informed consent to participate.
- You cannot have any metal implants or pacemakers that prevent an MRI scan.
- You cannot take blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban, and you must not have health conditions that make colonoscopy risky (like severe heart disease, cancer, or inflammatory bowel 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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