Shingles vaccine for preventing heart problems and dementia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Infections, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a shingles vaccine can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and dementia in older adults. If you are 65 or older and haven't had the shingles vaccine before, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You can understand Danish or English
- You have not been diagnosed with dementia
- You do not have a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that requires immunosuppressive therapy
- You have never received a shingles vaccine
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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