Should you know your Alzheimer's odds? new study finds out
NCT ID NCT04699786
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looks at what happens when healthy older adults (65+) are told their personal risk of developing Alzheimer's dementia within five years. Researchers are measuring changes in mood, thinking skills, and distress after participants receive their risk results. The goal is to understand the benefits and harms of sharing such information, not to treat or prevent the disease.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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