A Genetic Study for Alzheimer Dementia: Case-control Study

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age60+
SponsorMinYoung Kim, MD, PhD

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to find out the difference in genetic test results between Alzheimer's dementia patients and healthy subjects.

The investigators want to identify genes that are importantly related to Alzheimer's dementia.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Alzheimer's dementia patient

Adult patients over 60 years old

Patients with a Alzheimer's dementia patient

Total Korean version of mini-mental state examination (K-MMSE) score less than 24

Disqualifiers

Those with severe medical conditions such as unstable conditions of the cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, endocrine system, etc., who are in poor general condition

In the case of a person with impaired consent (MMSE less than 10 points), if not accompanied by a guardian

Other cases where the researcher determines that participation in this clinical trial is not appropriate (Patients who are participating in other studies or have participated in other studies within the past 30 days can also participate in this study.)

Trial population

10 Alzheimer's dementia patients 10 healthy subjects

Trial design

Design model

Case-control

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

20 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group
Group A: Alzheimer's dementia patient and healthy subjects

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

genetic analysis

5cc blood collection for genetic testing

Time frame
Baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

Measurement of Korean version of mini-mental state examination (K-MMSE)

K-MMSE is a measurement of cognitive level. Any score of 24 or more (out of 30) indicates a normal cognition. Below this, scores can indicate severe(≤9 points), moderate (10-18 points) or mild (19-23 points) cognitive impairment(MCI). The raw score may also need to be corrected for educational attainment and age.

Time frame
screening, Baseline
2

Measurement of Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)

CDR is a rating scale for staging patients diagnosed with dementia. The CDR evaluates cognitive, behavioral and functional aspects of Alzheimer disease and other dementias. It is calculated on the basis of testing six different cognitive and behavioral domains such as memory, orientation, judgment and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies performance, and personal care. The CDR is based on a scale of 0-3: no dementia (CDR = 0), questionable dementia (CDR = 0.5), MCI (CDR = 1), moderate cognitive impairment (CDR = 2) and severe cognitive impairment (CDR = 3)

Time frame
screening, Baseline
3

Measurement of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDSd)

GDS is a 30-item self-report assessment used to identify depression in the elderly. One point is assigned to each answer and the cumulative score is rated on a scoring grid. The grid sets a range of 0-9 as "normal", "10-19" as "mildly depressed", and 20-30 as "severely depressed".

Time frame
Baseline

Other outcomes

Locations

This trial has no locations.

Sponsors and contacts

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MinYoung Kim, MD, PhD

Lead sponsor

Bundang CHA Hospital

Sponsor institution

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