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Clinical trials sponsored by Banner Health, explained in plain language.
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Can a website replace your doctor for Alzheimer's risk news?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an online platform could effectively share Alzheimer's genetic and biomarker risk results with 681 participants, compared to a video call with a healthcare provider. Researchers measured anxiety, distress, and understanding to see if the self-guided meth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:12 UTC
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Scientists track weekly blood changes to improve Alzheimer's detection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 100 adults aged 50-80 with normal cognition or mild impairment. Researchers took 10 blood samples over 9 weeks to see how a key Alzheimer's marker (pTau-217) naturally fluctuates. The goal is to better understand normal variations so future tests can be more a…
Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Prick of a finger could spot Alzheimer's signs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a simple finger prick blood test can accurately measure Alzheimer's-related proteins (pTau-217) compared to standard blood draws. Researchers collected blood from 49 volunteers using both methods and checked how well the finger prick results matched. …
Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC