CompletedNot Applicable

Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Genomic Study

United States26 participantsStarted 2017-06-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to collect samples from patients with Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their immediate family members for molecular analysis. Samples will be studied in order to understand how molecular changes in the body are related to the development of the disease. Researchers will study your DNA and RNA in order to help doctors diagnose, treat, and monitor people at risk of developing Early-Onset AD in the future.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease based on the NIA-AA diagnostic criteria as determined by the clinician. (Those patients with severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or who have impaired decisional capacity, may participate only if their legally authorized representative gives their consent.) * Male and female patients ≥40 and ≤65 years of age. * Parents and siblings of the participant with Alzheimer's disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Family history of early or late-onset Alzheimer's disease. * Uncontrolled concurrent illness including psychiatric illness or situations that would limit compliance with the study requirements or the ability to willingly give written or verbal informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Biomarkers found in blood

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03645993

SponsorBaylor Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-24

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