Should you know your Alzheimer's odds? new study weighs the impact
NCT ID NCT04699786
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at what happens when healthy older adults learn their personal five-year risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia. Researchers are giving 450 participants their risk estimates at different times and tracking changes in mood, thinking, and distress. The goal is to understand the psychological effects of sharing such sensitive research results.
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 could help researchers understand the best way to share Alzheimer's risk information without causing harm.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It won't change the course of Alzheimer's, and results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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