Study details
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Brain Energy for Amyloid Transformation in Alzheimer's Disease Study
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
NCT IDNCT03472664ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
120
Study length
about 7.8 years
Ages
55–85
Locations
1 site in NC
About this study
Researchers are testing whether different diets affect people with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will follow either a low-carbohydrate/high fat diet or a low-fat/high carbohydrate diet for 16 weeks, and then resume their normal diet. The trial will measure changes in cognitive function, cerebral blood flow, and certain proteins and hormones.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Low carbohydrate/high fat diet
- 2.Low fat/high carbohydrate diet
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low6%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Secondary: Cerebral Blood Flow Measure with Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) MRI
Body systems
Neurology