ALZHEIMER DISEASE (AD)

This early-stage study is testing whether infusions of cells from donated umbilical cord blood can help improve or stabilize thinking skills and daily function in people with Alzheimer's disease. Thirty participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer's will receive either a low dose…

This study is testing whether a medication called levetiracetam, commonly used for seizures, can prevent epileptic seizures in adults with Down syndrome who also have Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also want to see if the drug can slow down the brain changes and memory loss lin…

This study is testing whether a sleep medication called daridorexant can help prevent Alzheimer's disease by helping the brain clear harmful proteins linked to the condition. The trial will involve 240 adults who do not have Alzheimer's dementia, regardless of whether they have s…

This study aims to understand how different types of dementia develop and progress over time. Researchers are following over 1,500 people aged 50-90, including those with various dementia types and healthy individuals, across Canada. Participants undergo regular brain scans, memo…

This study aims to understand if levels of a natural brain chemical called NAD are different in people with Alzheimer's disease compared to healthy older adults. Researchers will use a special type of MRI scan to measure NAD in the brains of 20 participants, both with and without…