Blood tests to diagnose and predict Alzheimer's disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a simple blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and predict how the disease will progress. If you have memory or thinking problems that have been getting worse, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 40 years old.
- Have memory or thinking problems that have been getting worse over time and are likely due to a brain disease.
- Score 18 or higher on a memory test called the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE).
- For the special sub-study: have had a spinal tap (CSF test) for Alzheimer's disease within the last 6 months.
- Not have memory problems caused by another condition, such as a stroke, infection, or brain tumor.
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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