500,000 volunteers sought for Alzheimer's Gene-Matching research
NCT ID NCT02564692
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This program aims to enroll up to 500,000 people aged 50-90 in the U.S. who are interested in Alzheimer's research. Participants provide basic health information and consent to genetic testing (APOE) without receiving their results. Their genetic profile is then used to match them to appropriate research studies, helping scientists recruit volunteers more efficiently.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this registry could speed up Alzheimer's research by helping scientists find the right volunteers for their studies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a registry, not a treatment trial. It does not test any drug or therapy, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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