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Biomarkers of Sleep-wake Cycle in Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease: Role in Cognitive Decline?
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier
Summary
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterised by a progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. In the early stages of AD, there is a progressive accumulation of molecules: β-amyloid peptides (Aβ) in the brain. There is a link between the accumulation of Aβ peptides and the deterioration of sleep, but current knowledge does not confirmed this link. The objective of this study is to define whether there is a link between cognitive decline and sleep disorders. If a correlation is found, this could allow earlier treatment of sleep disorders in the longer term in order to slow the development of AD.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
132
Start Date
2023-04-17
Completion Date
2027-07-01
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Polysomnography
Polysomnography will be performed for 24 hours at inclusion and 24 months
Neuropsychological assessment
A full neuropsychological assessment will be performed at inclusion, 12 and 24 months
Questionnaires on sleep and behavioural problems
Questionnaires on sleep and behavioural problems
Actimetry
Measurement of actimetrics for 14 days at inclusion and at 24 months
Fractional diuresis
Split diuresis from 7pm-7am, 7am-12am and 12pm-19pm during polysomnography at inclusion inclusion and 24 months to measure melatonin concentration
Internal temperature measurement
eCelsius capsule to measure internal temperature at inclusion and 24 months
Biomarker assay
Determination of the biomarkers Aβ42, Aβ40, Tau and P-Tau in blood and in the cerebrospinal fluid
Locations (3)
University Hospital, Montpellier
Montpellier, France
University Hospital of Poitiers
Poitiers, France
University Hospital of Toulouse
Toulouse, France