This study was focused on comparing the efficacy of repetitive Focused ultrasound mediated BBB opening in alzhemer's disease in increased number of treatment session and shorter intervals.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
Low intensity focused ultrasound opens the blood brain barrier
Yonsei University Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
Changes in Standard Uptake Value Ratios (SUVR) on FBB-PET
Conducting FBB (18F-Florbetaben)-PET scans to confirm the presence of Amyloid beta protein (Aβ) plaques in the brain, the study compares and analyzes the global and regional standard uptake value ratios (SUVR) before the first procedure (Visit 1) and after the third procedure (Visit 12). The cerebellar gray matter is used as a reference region, and the analysis includes whole-brain as well as regional (Frontal/Temporal) SUVR.
Time frame: Screening, 2weeks after final procedure
Changes in CGA-NPI (Caregiver-administered neuropsychiatric inventory) Scores and Percentage Change
To assess the cognitive function of participants, the CGA-NPI (Caregiver-Administered Neuropsychiatric Inventory) test is administered before the first procedure (Visit 1) and compared to scores after the first, second, and third procedures (Visits 4, 8, 12, 13). Changes in CGA-NPI scores and percentage changes (%) are investigated at each assessment point, with responses provided by the same participant's caregiver. Higher scores indicate severity of neuropsychiatric symptoms and 0 indicates no symptom.
Time frame: Screening, 2weeks after every session, 2months after final session
Changes in K-MMSE(Korean version of Mini Mental State Exam) Test Scores and Percentage Change
For evaluating cognitive function, the K-MMSE (Korean version of Mini Mental State Exam) test is conducted before the first procedure (Visit 1) and compared to scores after the third procedure (Visits 12, 13). Changes in K-MMSE scores and percentage changes (%) are examined. Higher scores indicate better cognition.
Time frame: Screening, 2months after final session
Changes in SNSB(Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery)Test Scores and Percentage Change
Assessing cognitive function, the SNSB (Seoul Neuropsychological Screening Battery) test is performed before the first procedure (Visit 1) and compared to scores after the third procedure (Visit 13). Changes in SNSB scores and percentage changes (%) are investigated. Higher scores indicate better cognition.
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Time frame: Screening, 2months after final session