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Plasma Hydrogen Sulfide as a Biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCT05060848)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Hydrogen sulfide is a signaling molecule that is important for vascular health. Because vascular factors such as hypertension and high cholesterol are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, we hypothesize that hydrogen sulfide plays an important role in brain health as well. We will compare blood levels of hydrogen sulfide across groups of people with and without dementia. We will also look at the relationship between hydrogen sulfide, cognitive dysfunction and measures of brain microvascular disease examine the contribution of hydrogen sulfide to cognitive decline. Our goal is to identify a biomarker of vascular dysfunction in dementia.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health โ€” Shreveport, Louisiana

Age range: 55 Years to 100 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health โ€” Shreveport, Louisiana

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
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