preclinical AD
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Japanese native speakers 2) Living in community (not institutionalized) 3) Informed written consent 4) 60-90 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple cerebral infarction, Huntington's disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, brain tumor, progressive supranuclear palsy, epilepsia, subdural hematoma, multiple sclerosis, and head injury with after effect 2) detected infection or cerebral infarction by MRI 3) metallic substance in the body 4) major depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol or drug dependence, vitamin B12 deficiency, syphilis, and dysthyroidism 5) using psychoactive drug 6) having difficulty maintaining supine position 7) care-needs certification in the long-term care insurance system 8) HbA1c 6.5% or more
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amyloid accumulation using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Brain image: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Cognitive function: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), clinical dementia rating (CDR), National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology-Functional Assessment Tool (NCGG-FAT): memory, attention, executive function, processing speed, working memory Blood sample: Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP), DNA methylation, microRNA (miRNA), blood trace element Living situation: Medical condition, medication use, educational years, lifestyle, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), amount of conversation, quality of life (QOL), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Department of Preventive Gerontology