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The goal of this clinical trial is to To demonstrate the Safety and Efficacy of dcLVA Surgery for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent to participate will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group (receiving dcLVA surgery plus standard medication) or the control group (receiving standard medication alone)
Participants will:
Undergo cognitive assessment and brain MRI assessment; Undergo a lumbar puncture; Undergo an injection of 20ml of gadodiamide contrast agent at a concentration of 0.5 mmol/L (1ml gadodiamide: 20ml 0.9% saline).
Primary Outcome Measures: The change in the sum of Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) scores at 12-month in relative to baseline
This study aims to enroll patients diagnosed with AD. Patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent to participate will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group (receiving dcLVA surgery plus standard medication) or the control group (receiving standard medication alone). Following randomization, patients will undergo cognitive and brain MRI assessments, a lumbar puncture, and an injection of 20ml of gadodiamide contrast agent at a concentration of 0.5 mmol/L (1ml gadodiamide: 20ml 0.9% saline). MRI imaging scans will be conducted at 4 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours post-injection to measure the dural signal unit ratio, which will be used to assess glymphatic clearance function. The study will track changes in cognitive function and glymphatic clearance function at baseline and during follow-up periods (7 days post-surgery, 6 months, and 12 months) and will evaluate the safety of the two treatment approaches.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| experimental group | Experimental | receiving dcLVA surgery plus standard medication |
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| control group | Active Comparator | receiving standard medication alone |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Deep Cervical lymphatlc-Venous Anastomosis Surgery | Procedure | Cervical deep lymphatic-venous anastomosis (dcLVA) can promote the flow of cerebrospinal fluid within the glymphatic system. The procedure involves connecting deep cervical lymphatic vessels to veins, reducing pressure on lymph nodes and allowing lymphatic fluid from high-pressure vessels to flow into the lower-pressure venous system. This surgical intervention enhances the clearance of waste in the glymphatic system, particularly amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. By facilitating the removal of these AD-associated proteins from the brain, dcLVA can reduce local tissue fibrosis and cervical nerve compression, potentially reversing degenerative changes, slowing disease progression, and improving the quality of life for AD patients. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The rate of change in the total score of the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale | The change in the sum of Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR) scores at 12-month in relative to baseline , using the Chinese version of the CDR scale, with a score range of 0-3 points for each item.The total score ranges from a minimum of 0 points to a maximum of 18 points, where a higher score indicates a worse outcome. | Time Frame: baseline,7 days post-surgery,3-month,6-month and 12-month |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital | Recruiting | Hangzhou | Zhejiang | 310014 | China |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41325201 | Derived | Zhao N, Wang Y, Yang S, Guo W, Li Z, Cao H, Zhang Z, Li Y, Chen D, Xia S, Xie Z, Qu Y, Wu Y, Li J, Yi L, Wang G, Guo M. Surgical Protocols for Deep Cervical Lymphovenous Anastomosis in a Rat Model: Lymph Node and Lymphatic Vessel Anastomoses. J Vis Exp. 2025 Nov 14;(225). doi: 10.3791/69201. |
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RCT
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| Lecanemab | Drug | The newly approved anti-beta-amyloid (Aβ) monoclonal antibody Lecanemab can delay AD progression but is only suitable for patients in the early stages. For those with moderate to severe AD, Lecanemab is not effective. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000544 | Alzheimer Disease |
| ID | Term |
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| D003704 | Dementia |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D024801 | Tauopathies |
| D019636 | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| D019965 | Neurocognitive Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| ID | Term |
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| C000612089 | lecanemab |
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