ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AD)

This early study tests a new surgical procedure that connects lymph nodes in the neck to veins, aiming to help the brain drain harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's. Ten people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's will receive the surgery and be monitored for safety and any changes…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that uses focused ultrasound waves on the brain can safely improve movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease. About 60 adults with Parkinson's will receive either real or sham (fake) ultrasound sessions. Researchers will m…

This study follows 600 volunteers aged 65 and older over several years to understand how Alzheimer's disease develops in the brain before memory problems become obvious. Researchers will regularly test thinking skills and take blood samples to find early warning signs. The goal i…

This study explores whether playing a web-based game called the Breakfast Game can improve multitasking and other thinking skills in healthy adults aged 60-75. Participants will attend one educational session and 10 one-hour game sessions over a month, with follow-up tests after …

This study aims to create simple screening tools to identify financial hardship in people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as their caregivers. Researchers will interview patients and caregivers, then survey large groups to develop and test these measures. …