Robotic surgery for Alzheimer's drainage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a robotic arm to reconnect tiny lymph vessels in the neck can help clear waste from the brain in people with Alzheimer's. It may slow memory loss by improving the brain's natural drainage system.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 79 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease with a positive biomarker test.
- Your memory tests show a score of 18 or more (out of 30).
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery and an MRI.
- You have not had radiation to your head or neck.
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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