Can a simple blood test catch Alzheimer's before symptoms start?
NCT ID NCT06121544
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking for early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease in 800 cognitively healthy adults aged 50 to 80. Researchers will use blood tests, brain scans, and memory assessments over about 4 years to see how Alzheimer's-related changes develop. The goal is to find a way to screen the general population for Alzheimer's risk long before memory loss begins.
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 study could help develop a screening tool to detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, enabling earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly benefit participants. Results may not lead to a practical screening test for the general population.
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Skåne University Hospital
RECRUITINGMalmö, Sweden
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