Can prediabetes predict Alzheimer's? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT03140865
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is tracking 850 adults with normal cognition or early memory problems, some of whom have prediabetes. Researchers will monitor memory, brain scans, and spinal fluid over time to see how blood sugar issues might affect Alzheimer's risk. The goal is to better understand the earliest stages of the disease to improve future prevention efforts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify early warning signs and risk factors for Alzheimer's, potentially guiding future prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may take years to yield actionable insights.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest Baptist Health
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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