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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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