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NeuroCare Community Project: A Community Based Prospective Observational Study for Early Alzheimer's Detection in HK

Recruitingn/aAges 60 Years - 75 YearsAllHong Kong University of Science and Technology
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Population aging is reshaping societal dynamics and presents significant global challenges. By 2050, it is projected that 1.6 billion people worldwide will be over the age of 65. Given that aging is the primary risk factor for many common chronic diseases, reducing the burden of age-related illnesses and promoting healthy aging have become critical public health priorities. Notably, Hong Kong has one of the largest proportions of elderly and the highest life expectancy in the world. Dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a multifaceted condition influenced by both biological and behavioral factors. There is a paucity of robust, community-based prospective data in ethnic Chinese populations that integrate clinical and cognitive measures with objective biomarkers and neuroimaging, especially at earlier stages such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early AD. This community

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Mentally capable of providing informed consent, with or without an informant present * Willing and able to undergo blood draw and complete study related assessments; willing to be contacted for follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Lacks capacity to consent even with an informant present * Refuses or is unable to provide blood samples or complete essential assessments * Currently enrolled in another clinical trial that could interfere with this study * Known illness that prevents longitudinal follow up or uncontrolled medical illness such as neurodevelopmental disorder, neurodegenerative disease, epilepsy, central nervous system infection, neuroinflammatory diseases, brain tumor, cerebrovascular diseases, history of major psychiatric illness, history of major head injury with altered consciousness, sexually transmitted disease including HIV and syphilis, visual and auditory disability, history of alcohol dependence, substance use disorder, systemic autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, or malignancy. * Active delirium or evidence of reversible/secondary causes of cognitive impairment (e.g., vitamin B12 deficiency, hypothyroidism) until treated/ stabilized
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What it tests

  • Observational
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Where

1 site
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong, China
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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