Decision-Support Tool for Alzheimer's Blood Testing

Evaluation of a Decision-Support Tool for Blood Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer's Disease in Primary Care

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cognitive Abnormality
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
50 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
70 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for primary care providers and older adults aged 50 or older. Participants will help evaluate a tool that aids doctors in discussing blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a primary care provider with experience in cognitive diagnosis.
  • I am 50 years or older.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am not fluent in English.
  • I am under 50 years old.
  • I have a pre-existing diagnosis of cognitive impairment.
  • I have an activated medical decision-maker.
  • I do not live independently in the community.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of the current study is to evaluate a decision-support tool intended to help primary care providers (PCPs) communicate with patients about blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer's Disease, enhancing shared-decision making and information sharing in the clinical space. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the decision-support tool accepted and easy to use for PCPs? * Does using t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Simulation 1 and Simulation 2: PCPs with experience and interest in cognitive diagnosis. * Simulation 2: community dwelling older adults age 50 or older are eligible. Exclusion Criteria (PCP): none Participant Exclusion Criteria: * Not fluent in English * age \<50 years * p…
Contacts

Fred Ketchum, M.D., Ph.D.

608-265-5523

BiomarkersInPrimarycare@neurology.wisc.edu

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