Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Study

Launched by INDIANA UNIVERSITY · Jul 15, 2003

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The Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Study is looking into the genes that may cause Alzheimer's Disease (AD), particularly in families where multiple members have been diagnosed with AD or dementia. The goal is to better understand the genetic factors that contribute to these conditions. If you have two living family members with a diagnosis of AD or another form of dementia, and you have access to certain biological samples like fresh blood or frozen brain tissue, you may be eligible to participate in this important research.

Participants will help researchers by providing genetic material, but it's important to know that this study does not offer personal genetic counseling, and individual test results won't be shared with participants or their families. The study is currently recruiting individuals of all ages and genders, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. This research could pave the way for better understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Two living family members diagnosed with AD or other dementia with any age of onset
• • Biological samples available
• • Fresh blood, or
• • Immortalized lymphoblastic cell lines, or
• • 3-5 grams of frozen cerebral cortex; fixed samples are not accepted
• • Please note: this study does not include genetic counseling; because no personal identifying information such as name or date of birth is attached to samples, results of individual tests are not available to participants or family members.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Does not meet inclusion criteria
• • Member of a family that was included in the National Institute of Mental Health AD Genetics Sib Pair collection