New brain tests aim to sharpen Alzheimer's prevention research

NCT ID NCT03900273

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study involves 400 healthy adults aged 60-85 to test new computerized measures of thinking and daily function. Participants are randomly assigned to take either the new tests or standard tests over one year. The goal is to see if the new tests are better at detecting early changes without practice effects, which could improve future Alzheimer's prevention trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute

    New York, New York, 11032, United States

  • The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

    Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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