Spina Bifida with APOE e4 and Correlates of Alzheimer's Disease - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We want to learn more about people with spina bifida and their risk of developing dementia if they have the APOE e4 gene.
Spina Bifida
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Children and adults of any age who have spina bifida and are willing to provide a cheek swab for genetic testing.
Adults ages 18+ who currently have a right-sided shunt may be eligible to participate in a sub-study that involves imaging, a blood draw, and cognitive testing.
For more information about who can join this study, contact the study team at brittany.nave@duke.edu or complete our screening survey by clicking the link: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=EHFWRJMNCWNLMJHP
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Visit our clinic 1 time
- Have a cheek swab done for genetic testing (APOE e4)
- Fill out a brief survey
Study Details
