ADRC Clinical Cohort (Alzheimer's Disease) - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses of aging (e.g., dementia, mild cognitive impairment [MCI], or other cognition disorders).
What is the Condition Being Studied?
People with and without a personal history or family history of Alzheimer's Disease
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Adults ages 45-80 who:
- Are be able to read at a 6th grade level
- Are willing to have an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture or PET scan
- Have a study partner
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at ADRC@duke.edu or 919-660-2340.
Age Group
Adults
What is Involved?
This study will ask that you have a study partner. This is usually a family member that can answer questions about your day-to-day activities.
If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Complete 3 study visits in 60 days and then yearly visits after that
- Do brain and thinking tests
- Have physical exams
- Do memory tests
- Complete medical and family history surveys
- Get a brain MRI (image)
- Have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) or PET Scan
At your yearly follow-up visit, you will:
- Do memory testing
- Have a blood test
Study Details
Full Title
Duke Alzheimer's Disease Center Clinical Cohort (Duke as Single IRB of Record)
Principal Investigator
Geriatric Medicine Specialist
Protocol Number
IRB:
PRO00103958
NCT:
NCT06703541
Phase
Phase
N/A
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Enrollment Status
Open for Enrollment