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Digital Solutions for Predicting the Biological Mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease Through the Analysis of Risk Factors

Italy240 participantsStarted 2026-06-24

Plain-language summary

Population ageing is one of the main factors responsible for the global increase in the prevalence of dementia. Recent evidence suggests that modifiable risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease and lifestyle, may increase the risk of developing dementia and contribute to its progression. Furthermore, the use of non-invasive plasma biomarkers enables the identification of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, even in the prodromal stage. However, the relationship between the cumulative burden of risk factors and plasma biomarkers is still poorly understood. The main objective of this study is to identify and estimate the risk associated with modifiable and non-modifiable predictors (risk factors) linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and non-AD dementia, as well as biological alterations consistent with AD or non-AD, through the development of a predictive tool based on Artificial Intelligence algorithms (Machine Learning model). The study also aims to provide a range of technological tools (an app for active patient monitoring and a web platform for clinicians) that could improve risk stratification and the personalisation of care pathways. The study is divided into two different phases. Firstly, a retrospective phase is conducted in order to construct a predictive model for the risk of dementia and biological alterations consistent with AD. Secondly, a prospective phase is performed for the validation of the predictive model.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female subjects aged more than 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent form; * Subjects with MCI or SCD who, at the time of their first visit, did not have a clinical diagnosis of dementia (MMSE ≥ 24); * Smartphone user. Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than that stated in the inclusion criterion; * Inability to understand.

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

Conversion rate to dementia

Timeframe: From enrollment to 3-6 months after enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07731191

SponsorIRCCS Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-11-15

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