Can stress predict Alzheimer's? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05795634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how stress hormones and genes linked to Alzheimer's affect memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants undergo a stress test and provide blood and saliva samples, then return after 2 years for follow-up. The goal is to understand if stress responses can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's-related brain changes.
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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