Status:

COMPLETED

Synaptic Injury and Functional Connectivity in Alzheimer's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Ohio State University

Conditions:

Alzheimer Disease, Late Onset

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-95 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine cross-sectional associations between CSF markers of synaptic injury (Ng and SNAP-25) and functional connectivity in default and semantic memory networks using 3...

Detailed Description

SPECIFIC AIMS: Aim 1: Investigate correlations between CSF biomarkers of synaptic injury (Ng and SNAP-25) and functional connectivity (FC) within the default mode network (DMN) using resting-state fM...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria: Participants included in the study should meet all 4 inclusion criteria:
  • 60 years of age or older
  • A clinical diagnosis of MCI, mild AD dementia, or normal cognition
  • No significant medical or surgical co-morbidities
  • No contraindications to LP or MRI.
  • Exclusion criteria: Participants with any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study:
  • Participants with MCI due to AD or mild AD dementia who have been treated with cholinesterase inhibitors or glutamate antagonists in the 3 months prior to study enrollment
  • Individuals with any past history of ischemic or traumatic brain injury
  • Individuals with imaging evidence of significant cerebrovascular disease or structural brain lesions (e.g. tumor, demyelinating disorders, infection, or congenital anomalies)
  • Active mood disorder
  • Active alcohol use
  • Active use of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, anticholinergic, or anti-epileptic medications

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    February 12 2018

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    September 22 2021

    Estimated Enrollment :

    35 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT03300726

    Start Date

    February 12 2018

    End Date

    September 22 2021

    Last Update

    September 28 2021

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    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

    Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

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