Could Low-Dose radiation slow Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07564700

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether low-dose whole-brain radiotherapy can slow down early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Fifty adults over 50 with early-stage Alzheimer's will be randomly assigned to receive either the radiation or a sham treatment. Researchers will track changes in memory, thinking, and mood over 6 months to see if the therapy is safe and effective.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie

    Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, 40225, Germany

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