Low-Dose Radiation to Support Immune Function in Early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether carefully controlled, low-dose radiation aimed at your brain might help your immune system and slow early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe this approach could potentially improve memory and thinking skills in people diagnosed in their 50s or 60s.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed Alzheimer's disease diagnosis (not just memory problems or mild cognitive impairment)
- You are over 50 years old and have early-onset Alzheimer's (diagnosed before typical age)
- You have been on stable Alzheimer's medication for at least 3 months without recent changes
- You can understand the study and provide your own informed consent (or have a legal representative who can)
- You do not have other serious brain diseases, uncontrolled health conditions, or active cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer)
- You have not had previous radiation treatment to your brain
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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