DEMENTIA ALZHEIMER TYPE

This early study tests whether a surgical bypass in the neck can help the brain drain harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's. Ten people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's will receive the procedure and be followed for two years. The goal is to see if the surgery is safe and wheth…

This study tests a digital cognitive rehabilitation system called RICORDO for people with mild memory complaints, mild cognitive impairment, or early Alzheimer's dementia. The goal is to see if using this computer program at home improves thinking skills and helps people better m…

This study tests a new form of rifaximin, a gut-only antibiotic, in 20 people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's or vascular dementia. The goal is to see if changing gut bacteria can improve brain function and reduce inflammation. Participants will take the drug and a placebo at d…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if targeting a deep brain area (the precuneus) is safe and can help improve memory. Parti…

This study tests whether music therapy can alter brain-related molecules found in saliva. Researchers will compare 60 older adults—some healthy, some with mild memory issues, and some with Alzheimer's—before and after music sessions. The goal is to find scientific proof that musi…

This observational study in Seoul, Korea, looks at how everyday emotional stress impacts memory and thinking in adults aged 60 and older. Over 180 participants will use a smartphone app and a smartwatch to report their feelings and do quick brain games several times a day for two…

This study looks at whether people with Alzheimer's disease also have harmful protein clumps (amyloid) in their hearts, which can cause heart failure. Researchers will use special PET scans—normally used to see amyloid in the brain—to also scan the heart. About 15 participants wi…