Silkworm Pupa Powder Improves Dementia.

This study is testing whether silkworm pupa powder — a natural food supplement — can help slow cognitive decline or improve symptoms in people with Alzheimer's disease. Some preliminary research suggests that compounds in silkworm pupae may have neuroprotective effects. This study aims to assess whether the supplement is safe and whether it improves memory, thinking, or daily functioning in people with mild to severe Alzheimer's disease. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 50 and 90 years old - You have been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease based on standard clinical criteria - Your disease severity ranges from mild to severe (MMSE score between 0 and 24) - Your Alzheimer's diagnosis has been confirmed by biomarker tests (such as blood tests or brain scans showing amyloid and tau proteins) - Any existing Alzheimer's medications have been at a stable dose for at least 12 weeks **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your memory problems are caused by something other than Alzheimer's (such as stroke or another type of dementia) - You have severe depression or other significant psychiatric conditions - You have a serious medical condition (heart failure, severe kidney or liver disease) - You are allergic to silkworm products - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.