
Project Details
Start Date
June 2024
Status
Closed to Recruitment
Principal Investigator
Dr Catherine Pennington
NDN Study Lead
Marian Montanha
Main Research Site
Western General Hospital
This research study is trying to better understand a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease, using digital cognitive assessments and blood tests.
What Happens In This Study?
You will take part in several physical and cognitive assessments, as well as scans and blood tests.
Can I Join This Study?
To take part in this medical trial, you must meet these 5 requirements:
- Your Diagnosis: You have not been diagnosed with dementia
- Your Age: You are 60 years old, or older.
- Your Health: You are in good health, with no other medical conditions that might affect the study (such as epilepsy, coronary heart disease, or a current serious infection/illness). You are safe to have MRI scans (e.g. you have no metal in your body) and the other study investigations.
- Your Study Partner: You must have a reliable friend of family member who knows you well and you see regularly, who can also take part to provide us with information on how you are doing.
- Your Time: You must do your best to attend all your study visits, and follow the rules of the study until it ends.
Study Length: 52 weeks
Number of appointments: A minimum of 8 visits
More information on the trial can be found on the DPUK website.
To find out more about this research study, please contact:
loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot
0131 537 3804
















