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Filter by:The study will examine the effects of intranasally administered long-acting insulin detemir on cognition in persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) or amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). The rationale for these studies is derived from growing evidence that insulin contributes to multiple brain functions, and that insulin dysregulation can contribute to AD pathogenesis. Thus, therapies aimed at restoring normal insulin signaling in the CNS may have beneficial effects on brain function. Intranasal administration of insulin increases insulin signaling in the brain without raising peripheral levels and causing hypoglycemia. Insulin detemir is an insulin analogue that may have better action in brain than other insulin formulations because of its albumin binding properties. The investigators will test the therapeutic effects of intranasally-administered insulin detemir in a study in which participants will receive insulin detemir, regular insulin, or placebo over a four month period. The investigators will test the hypothesis that insulin and insulin detemir will both improve memory and daily functioning in persons with AD/aMCI compared with placebo, but that insulin detemir will have the greatest effect.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of 2,000 international units of Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)on cognitive function of aging persons with Down syndrome. It is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial lasting 36 months. It is expected that Vitamin E will slow the deterioration in cognitive functions associated with Alzheimer disease.
The purpose of this research project is to collect and store blood samples and clinical data. Researchers can then use the stored samples in future studies. Through such studies, they hope to find new ways to detect, treat, and maybe even prevent or cure health problems.
The objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of AVP-923 compared to placebo, for the treatment of symptoms of agitation in participants with Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
The aim of this study is to determine whether saccadic eye movement recording may help in the discrimination between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer disease, in the early stages of the disease. Study type: Interventional Study design: Intervention Model: Single group assignment Primary purpose: Diagnostic
The main aim of the present study is to improve our understanding of the role of blood-brain barrier function in dementia of the Alzheimer's type. The investigators hypothesize that microvascular dysfunction - more specifically "cerebral perfusion and blood-brain barrier leakage" - is a determinant of cognitive decline and cortical atrophy in Alzheimer's disease.
Re-read of brain amyloid scans acquired in previous AV-45 clinical studies by readers trained using updated reading methodology. The scans in this study came from subjects who had Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
The purpose of this study is re-read of brain amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans acquired in previous florbetapir F 18 clinical studies by readers trained using updated reading methodology. The scans in this study came from subjects who had an autopsy to reveal the subject's true amyloid status.
This study will re-read 10-minute positron emission tomography (PET) scans acquired in previous clinical studies of AV-45 at 30 and 50 minutes after injection and compare the results.
This study will test if two AV-45 PET scans up to 4 weeks apart in AD subjects and healthy volunteers provide the same results. The study will also test two different AV-45 injection methods in a small subgroup of enrolled AD subjects (slow vs. fast bolus group).