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BBB Imaging and Genomics for Vascular RIsk STudy of Alzheimer Dementia

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Diseases of the nervous system
Registration Number
KCT0003181
Lead Sponsor
Konkuk University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Active, not recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
88
Inclusion Criteria

1)Patients with Dementia due to AD or MCI due to AD (intermediate to high biomarker probability) according to the NIA-AA diagnostic guidelines (2011).Informed consent before participation in the study
2)In case of patient with dementia, Clinical dementia rating (CDR) of 0.5 or 1, which means a mild stage of dementia
3)Age of 45-80
4)Informed consent understood, signed and patient agrees to all follow-up visits.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Contraindications for scanning (e.g. brain surgery, cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, claustrophobia, large body tattoos)
2) Contraindications for contrast agent Gadovist (renal failure) as determined by the estimated Glomular Filtration Rate eGFR < 30 mL/min.
3) Major vascular disorders (e.g. stroke, heart disease)
4) Psychiatric or neurological disorders: Major depression (< 12 months); history of schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; psychotic disorder NOS or treatment for a psychotic disorder (< 12 months); cognitive impairment due to alcohol abuse; epilepsy; Parkinson's disease; MS; brain surgery; brain trauma; electroshock therapy; kidney dialysis; Meniere's disease; and brain infections.
5) Structural abnormalities of the brain
6) Cognitive impairment due to alcohol/drug abuse
7) Absence of reliable informant (for patient groups)

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
blood brain barrier permeability as measured by T1-weighted DCE MRI
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
temporal change of blood brain barrier permeability as measured by T1-weighted DCE MRI
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