Clinical Research Directory

Aβ PET and Tau PET Imaging in the Diagnosis and Progression Assessment of Alzheimer's Disease

This prospective study recruited 20 healthy volunteers and 50 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) according to clinical guidelines. Participants underwent AV45/AV-1 and AV1451 PET imaging to obtain information on Aβ protein deposition, tau protein distribution, and structural and functional information. The study aims to evaluate the value of multimodal imaging features in the diagnosis and progression assessment of AD, providing imaging evidence for novel treatment modalities such as lecanemab therapy and deep cervical vein-lymphatic anastomosis.

INSIDE: Intervention in Nutritional Supplementation to Improve Cognitive Decline in Elderly.

This study investigates the effect of nutritional supplementation on cognitive performance in older adults over a 90-day period using a double-blind randomized controlled design. The study includes 50 participants, aged 65 or older, randomly assigned to either a supplement group or a placebo group. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Assessments will be conducted pre- and post-intervention to determine the effect of the supplementation on cognitive performance. Key outcomes include cognitive status measured by MoCA, adherence to supplementation, and potential side effects. The findings will provide insights into the potential role of nutritional interventions in mitigating age-related cognitive decline.