RecruitingNCT07457138

Lombard Cohort of Brain Health Services


Sponsor

University of Milano Bicocca

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this multicenter prospective observational cohort study is to better understand the clinical, neuropsychological, and biological characteristics of individuals attending Brain Health Services (BHS) in the Lombardy region. The study focuses on adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD), functional cognitive disorder (FCD), or "well worried" individuals without objective cognitive impairment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What clinical, cognitive, and biological differences exist between individuals who are positive versus negative for Alzheimer's disease (AD) plasma biomarkers (p-tau217) at baseline? * What factors predict positivity to AD biomarkers at baseline? * How does communication of biomarker results (risk disclosure) affect psychological well-being shortly after receiving results? * What factors predict longitudinal changes in AD biomarkers over 5 years? * Do baseline biomarkers predict the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia during follow-up? Participants will: * Undergo standard clinical evaluation at their local BHS * Provide blood samples for plasma biomarker analysis (e.g., p-tau217, GFAP, NfL, ApoE) * Undergo neuropsychological testing and cognitive screening * Complete questionnaires assessing psychological impact and risk perception (before and after biomarker disclosure) * Undergo additional center-specific procedures when clinically indicated (e.g., MRI, lumbar puncture, polysomnography) * Be followed annually for 5 years The study plans to enroll approximately 1000 participants across multiple BHS in Lombardy and will follow them for a total duration of 7 years. The results will help clarify the role of biomarkers in early cognitive complaints and support the development of preventive strategies within BHS.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Adults (≥18 years)
  • Diagnosis of SCD, FCD, or "well worried" individuals without objective cognitive impairment
  • Evaluation at one of the Lombardy BHS
  • Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia at baseline visit
  • Enrollment in another interventional study with an expected effect on cognition
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Locations(5)

Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center

Costa Masnaga, Lombardy, Italy

IRCCS Auxologico

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

IRCCS Don Gnocchi

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

IRCCS Policlinico San Donato

San Donato Milanese, Lombardy, Italy

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