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Could a Finger-Prick test detect Alzheimer's at home?

NCT ID NCT07701161

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Neurogen Biomarking LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a small, home-use lancet device can collect blood samples that accurately measure p-tau217, a key Alzheimer's biomarker, compared to standard blood draws. Researchers will enroll 1,000 adults aged 40–90, including those with confirmed Alzheimer's, healthy controls, and people with other cognitive impairments. The goal is to see if at-home collection can reliably distinguish Alzheimer's from other conditions, potentially making testing more accessible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Tasso lancet device for capillary blood collection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could enable convenient home-based blood testing for Alzheimer's biomarkers, potentially improving early detection and monitoring.
What could go wrong
The study is early-stage and focuses on measurement accuracy, not clinical outcomes. The device may not match venipuncture precision, and results may not generalize to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE BIOMARKERS MCI CONVERSION TO DEMENTIA PTAU217

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Insight Hospital and Medical Center Dearborn

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    Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, United States

  • Insight Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery

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    Flint, Michigan, 48507, United States

  • Insigth Hospital and Medical Center Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60616, United States

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  • Memorial Healthcare Hospital

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    Owosso, Michigan, 48867, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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