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NCT06547099Recruiting

Study to Understand Novel Biomarkers in Researching Dementia

Blood Amyloid, Tau, and Neurodegeneration Biomarkers and Prediction of Clinical Onset, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia Diagnosis

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 11 Sept 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationships between amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration biomarkers in the blood and the presence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology, clinical cognitive decline, and diagnosis. We aim to understand how well blood-based biomarkers can diagnose and predict Alzheimer's disease, which will help to further develop and validate blood tests for the disease.

Status (registry)
Recruiting
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
1800 (estimated)
First submitted
1 Aug 2024
Start date
14 Aug 2024
Primary completion date
Dec 2028
Lead sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT number
NCT06547099

What you commit to

  • Study type: Observational
  • Planned participants: 1800
  • From 14 Aug 2024 to the primary completion date, Dec 2028
  • 1 site in 1 country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other illness

  • Unable to perform one or more basic activities of daily living (eating, bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting) due to cognitive impairment
  • Uncontrolled hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV at time of blood collection
  • Taking a disease-modifying drug for AD at time of enrollment

Other

  • Blood transfusion in the last three months
  • Unwilling or unable to participate in all study activities

Who the study is looking for

  • At least 60 years of age
  • 80% of the newly enrolled clinic-based cohort will have symptoms of forgetfulness, mild cognitive impairment, mild dementia, or Alzheimer's disease as determined by their medical chart and/or provider
  • All SEABIRD participants will be invited to participate regardless of their cognitive status

Age in the registry: 60 years to - · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

Sites (1)

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SiteCityCountrySite status
Washington University School of Medicine
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St LouisUnited StatesRecruiting

This page is information, not medical advice. Discuss any trial with your doctor.