Could a neck surgery slow Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07658430
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a surgical procedure called deep cervical lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) for people with moderate Alzheimer's disease. The surgery aims to improve the brain's ability to clear waste proteins, like amyloid-beta, which are linked to Alzheimer's. Researchers will compare 148 people who get the surgery plus standard medication against 148 who get only medication, tracking their cognitive function and brain changes over 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
deep cervical lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new surgical option to slow cognitive decline in moderate Alzheimer's by improving the brain's waste-clearing system.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage surgical trial with no prior efficacy data in Alzheimer's. The procedure carries surgical risks, and the benefit over standard drug treatment is unproven.
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Southwest Hospital)
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400038, China
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