NCT04906863

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to identify genetic factors that contribute to risk and progression of early-onset dementia (loss of memory function before the age of 70 years) across all ethnic groups, including Alzheimer's Disease, mild cognitive impairment and other dementias.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
1,000

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
25mo left

Started Sep 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress83%
Sep 2016Apr 2028

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 14, 2016

Completed
4.7 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 25, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 28, 2021

Completed
6.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2028

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2028

Last Updated

April 29, 2026

Status Verified

April 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

11.6 years

First QC Date

May 25, 2021

Last Update Submit

April 24, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Alzheimer's DiseaseMemory lossEarly-onset Alzheimer's diseaseMild cognitive impairmentNormal cognitionDementiaGenetics

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Genetic risk variants associated with early-onset dementia

    Genetic factors will be measured through genome-wide genotyping arrays and/or whole-genome sequencing, and then correlated with Alzheimer disease and related phenotypes, such as cognitive impairment, functional impairment, and relevant biomarkers.

    2 years

  • Changes in blood biomarkers in early-onset dementia

    Blood biomarkers including plasma amyloid beta and tau protein will be assessed in blood and correlated with onset and progression of memory loss and functional impairment

    2 years

Study Arms (4)

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Individuals with mild cognitive impairment that began before age 70

Genetic: Blood drawOther: Neurocognitive testingOther: Medical questionnaire

Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease

Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementia that began before age 70

Genetic: Blood drawOther: Neurocognitive testingOther: Medical questionnaire

Cognitively Healthy

Cognitively healthy individuals over the age of 35 years with a family history of dementia.

Genetic: Blood drawOther: Neurocognitive testingOther: Medical questionnaire

Early-onset dementia prior to the age of 65.

Individuals diagnosed with early-onset dementia prior to the age of 65.

Genetic: Blood drawOther: Neurocognitive testingOther: Medical questionnaire

Interventions

Blood drawGENETIC

Blood draw for identification of genetic variants associated with the development of memory problems

Cognitively HealthyDementia/Alzheimer's DiseaseEarly-onset dementia prior to the age of 65.Mild Cognitive Impairment

Brief memory test

Cognitively HealthyDementia/Alzheimer's DiseaseEarly-onset dementia prior to the age of 65.Mild Cognitive Impairment

Collection of medical history

Cognitively HealthyDementia/Alzheimer's DiseaseEarly-onset dementia prior to the age of 65.Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The study population consists of individuals affected by dementia, mild cognitive impairment, cognitively healthy individuals with a family history of dementia. Ascertainment is across both males and females, and all race-ethnic groups.

You may qualify if:

  • years and older
  • Individuals experiencing memory concerns or diagnosed with dementia and their family members that are unrelated healthy controls without dementia.

You may not qualify if:

  • \- Individuals with competing diagnosis such as Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury, drug or alcohol abuse, or schizophrenia, etc., unless family members of a dementia affected individual

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, New York, 10032, United States

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

Approximately 40ml of blood and/or saliva

MeSH Terms

Conditions

DementiaAlzheimer DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionMemory Disorders

Interventions

Blood Specimen Collection

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersTauopathiesNeurodegenerative DiseasesCognition DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Specimen HandlingClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPuncturesSurgical Procedures, OperativeInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Christiane Reitz, MD, PhD

    Columbia University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Pamela Del Rosario

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 25, 2021

First Posted

May 28, 2021

Study Start

September 14, 2016

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2028

Last Updated

April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

Data from this study will be shared via government required repositories and with our collaborators. Data are coded, with no personally identifiable information included. Data shared include the genomic data (array data, sequence data, APOE genotyping results, etc), phenotype data (case/control status, age of onset, etc), and basic demographic information (sex, race/ethnicity data if available, etc). The NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy (GDS Policy) took effect on January 25th, 2015. This necessitates that we send coded data and samples to the National Institute on Aging Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease (NIAGADS)l; in some cases materials derived from participants (blood or DNA) may be stored at the National Cell Repository for Alzheimer's Disease (NCRAD). We may share deidentified genomic and phenotypic data with collaborators at other sites in order the accomplish the scientific aims of the study. Such research is performed with the approval of the local internal review boards.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, ANALYTIC CODE
Time Frame
This study adheres to the NIA Alzheimer Disease Genomics Data Sharing Plan (https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dn/alzheimers-disease-genomics-sharing-plan). As such, genomic data will be deposited in NIH/NIA data repositories (www.niagads.org). For genomic data, this typically happens within a year of data generation, or upon publication in scientific journals (whichever is sooner). Basic phenotypic data (affection status, age of onset, sex, family structure if applicable, etc) are deposited with the genomic data. More detailed phenotypic data (cognitive data, biomarker, etc) will be made available upon publication. Data dictionaries for primary data (genomic data and basic phenotypic data) will be available with the deposition of data into the NIH/NIA data repositories (www.niagads.org). Additional supporting documentation (analysis plans, study protocols, etc) is typically described in detail upon publication of results in peer reviewed literature.
Access Criteria
This study adheres to the NIA Alzheimer disease Genomics Data Sharing Plan (https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dn/alzheimers-disease-genomics-sharing-plan). As part of this plan data distribution agreements are required before recipients receive any data from this study. The primary requirements for the DDA include language ensuring that (1) data are not transferred to others beyond the initial recipient, (2) no attempt will be made to identify participants, (3) any results or data generated as part of the study will be shared back to NIA/NIAGADS. See the NIA Data Distribution Agreement (https://www.niagads.org/sites/all/public\ files/NIAGADS-DDA.pdf) and Alzheimer's Disease Genomics Sharing Plan (https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dn/alzheimers-disease-genomics-sharing-plan) for more details.

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