DEMENTIA

This study tested an experimental drug called JNJ-63733657, designed to target tau protein tangles in the brain, in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if it could slow down memory and thinking decline compared to a placebo. The trial was stopped early (ter…

This study looked at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called XPro1595 in people with Alzheimer's disease who had already taken it in earlier studies. Only 11 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the dr…

This study explored whether a special eye scan (hyperspectral retinal imaging) can detect beta-amyloid, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, in the retina. Researchers aimed to see if this non-invasive test could distinguish people with Alzheimer's from healthy individuals. T…

This study tested a device called the Dysphagia Detection System (DDS) to see if it could accurately detect swallowing problems in people with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, or dementia. The device was compared to a standard X-ray te…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, done at home, could improve thinking and language skills in people with primary progressive aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia. Participants used a headset to stimulate a key br…