This research study aims to examine biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease as early as possible which could potentially be a screening tool for the general population. This observational study will take place at the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital. The study will enroll up to 200 cognitively healthy subjects aged 50 to 80 years with ongoing recruitment and enrollment for 2 years, and subject participation lasting approximately 4 years. Disclosure of AD risk assessments will be an optional procedure. Two PET imaging sub-studies will also be optional.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
PET imaging of Abeta amyloid
PET imaging of Tau aggregates
PET imaging of Tau aggregates
Butler Hospital Memory and Aging Program
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Rate of change in plasma biomarkers
Validate and assess longitudinal changes from baseline in plasma amyloid, phosphorylated tau (p-tau) and other fluid biomarkers (e.g., neurofilament light).
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of change in cerebral amyloid pathology
Longitudinal assessment of cerebral amyloidosis based on amyloid PET imaging.
Time frame: Time Frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 5 years after baseline.
Rate of change in Tau PET measures
Longitudinal assessment of cerebral tau accumulation based on tau PET imaging.
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of cognitive decline as measured by traditional cognitive and behavioral assessments
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of cognitive decline as measured by digital cognitive assessments
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of change in retinal imaging metrics
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of change in psychological wellness as measured by the Geriatric Depression Scale
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
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