ALZHEIMER S DISEASE

This early study tests whether a gentle ultrasound treatment can safely clear harmful debris from the brain in people with early Alzheimer's or at high risk. Fifteen volunteers will receive either the real ultrasound or a sham procedure to check for side effects and see if thinki…

This study looks at whether a trained peer mentor, along with text messages over 12 months, can help caregivers of people with dementia feel less lonely and more confident finding end-of-life resources. About 330 caregivers will take part. The goal is to improve caregiver well-be…

This study tests whether a daily supplement called lithium orotate is safe and can reach the brain in people with early Alzheimer's. Forty adults will take either the supplement or a placebo for 9 weeks. Researchers will check for side effects, measure lithium levels in spinal fl…

This study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice twice a day is practical and acceptable for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will also check for any health improvements. Thirty participants, aged 65-85, will take the juice for one week and report …

This study explores whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can ease Alzheimer's symptoms by improving communication between the gut and brain. Researchers will treat 200 Alzheimer's patients with either real or fake rTMS for 4 weeks, then track their memor…

This early-phase study tests whether AK152 is safe and tolerable in healthy adults and people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves through the body and whether it triggers an immune response. The goal is to gather initial safety data before l…

This study tests whether the drug leronlimab is safe for people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's. It also looks at whether the drug can reduce brain inflammation, which is thought to play a role in the disease. Twenty volunteers aged 50 …

This study checks if a new set of thinking tasks (the ExéSem battery) can tell the difference between problems with word meaning and problems with the thinking skills needed to use that meaning. Researchers will test 140 adults aged 50-90, including people with Alzheimer's, other…

This study will see if wearable devices like smartwatches and rings can catch early signs of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will track 150 adults aged 65 and older, comparing data from wearables with brain scans, blood tests, and thinking tests. The goal is to f…

This study aims to find out how many hospitalized patients in Iraq are malnourished. Researchers will screen 300 adults in medical, surgical, and ICU wards using simple checklists. The goal is to understand the problem better, not to test a new treatment.

This study tests a new tool that uses famous monuments to see if people with Alzheimer's have more trouble naming and identifying them than healthy older adults. Researchers will compare 220 participants aged 50 and older. The goal is to develop a simple screening test for early …

This study tests whether a wearable headband (Somfit) can accurately measure sleep stages in people with early or no Alzheimer's symptoms, compared to standard lab sleep tests. About 35 participants will wear both devices in a lab for two nights and then use the headband at home …

This study aims to adapt the widely used Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) memory test so it works better for people in Reunion Island. The current French version has questions that don't fit local culture, which can lead to wrong results. Researchers will test the new version…