Flaxseed nutrition to protect memory in APOE4 adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special flaxseed-based nutrition drink to see if it can slow memory loss in older adults who have the APOE4 gene and mild cognitive impairment (early memory trouble). If you qualify, you'll take the drink daily for a year and have memory tests and brain scans.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years or older.
- You need to have mild memory problems that don't stop you from doing daily tasks (called mild cognitive impairment).
- You must carry a gene called APOE4, which a blood test can confirm.
- You must be comfortable speaking English or Spanish.
- You need a friend or family member who can come with you to study visits and help answer questions.
- You cannot have dementia or other serious brain conditions, recent stroke, or active cancer treatment.
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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