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An Observational Study on Lecanemab Treatment for Early Alzheimer's Disease

A Multicenter Cohort Study for Early Alzheimer's Disease in Zhejiang: an Observational Study on Lecanemab Treatment


Sponsor

First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to valuate the sensitivity and specificity of different blood biomarkers for monitoring and assessing Aβ-PET-confirmed mitigation of amyloid pathology by lencanumab treatment in subjects treated with lencanumab.


Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This observational study is tracking how patients with early Alzheimer's disease or mild memory impairment respond to a new medication called lecanemab in real-world clinical practice in China. It is not testing a new drug but observing outcomes in people already receiving lecanemab. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 45 and 85 years old - You have at least 3 years of education - You have been diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment caused by Alzheimer's - Your brain amyloid PET scan shows significant amyloid plaque buildup - You meet specific memory and function scoring criteria **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a history of stroke or significant brain lesions, including more than 5 microscopic bleeds on MRI - You have another neurological condition causing cognitive impairment (e.g., Parkinson's, Huntington's, epilepsy, tumors) - You have systemic conditions causing memory problems (e.g., thyroid disease, vitamin deficiency, HIV, alcohol abuse) - You have serious liver, kidney, lung, heart, or blood problems - You take blood-thinning medications (e.g., warfarin) - You have metal implants that prevent MRI - You refuse to sign consent Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(2)

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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