This research study aims to examine biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) as early as possible which could potentially be a screening tool for the general population. This observational study will take place at the Skåne University Hospital in Sweden. The study will enroll up to 600 cognitively healthy subjects aged 50 to 80 years with 3/4 having preclinical Alzheimer's disease. Recruitment and enrollment will be ongoing for 2-3 years, and subject participation will be lasting approximately 4 years. Disclosure of AD risk assessments will be an optional procedure.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
800
Plasma levels of different p-tau and np-tau species
Plasma levels of Ab42/Ab40 ratio
Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of amyloid-β plaques
PET imaging of Tau aggregates
Different MRI sequences relevant for brain imaging
Skåne University Hospital
Malmo, Sweden
RECRUITINGChange in cognitive function
Rate of cognitive decline as measured by traditional cognitive and behavioral assessments including The Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite (PACC)
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every year for 4 years after baseline.
Change in cognitive function - digital assessment
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 plasma biomarkers
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 CSF biomarkers
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every two years for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of change in amyloid PET
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every two years for 4 years after baseline.
Rate of change in tau PET
Time frame: Time zero equals the baseline visit. All subjects will subsequently attend follow-up visits every two years for 4 years after baseline.
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