Trials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
Background
Isolated
REM
sleep
behavior
disorder
(iRBD)
is
an
early
α-synucleinopathy
often
accompanied
by
incipient
cognitive
impairment.
As
executive
dysfunctions
predict
earlier
phenotypic
conversion
from
iRBD
to
Parkinson’s
disease
and
Lewy
body
dementia,
training
focusing
on
functions
could
have
disease-modifying
effects
for
individuals
with
iRBD.
Methods
The
study
CogTrAiL-RBD
investigates
the
short-
long-term
effectiveness
feasibility
underlying
neural
mechanisms
of
a
intervention
consists
5-week
digital
module
promoting
healthy,
active
lifestyle.
In
this
monocentric,
single-blinded,
delayed-start
randomized
controlled
trial,
intervention’s
will
be
evaluated
compared
initially
passive
control
group
that
receives
in
second,
open-label
phase
study.
Eighty
confirmed
polysomnography
consecutively
recruited
continuously
expanding
cohort
at
University
Hospital
Cologne.
evaluation
focus
cognition
additional
neuropsychological
motor
variables.
Furthermore,
examine
intervention,
physical
activity
assessed
accelerometry,
interrogate
using
magnetic
resonance
imaging
polysomnography.
Besides,
age-matched
(HC)
examined
first
assessment
time
point,
enabling
cross-sectional
comparison
between
HC.
Discussion
This
provide
insights
into
whether
psychoeducation
lifestyle
(neuro-)protective
Trial
registration
was
prospectively
registered
German
Clinical
Register
(DRKS00024898)
2022–03-11,
https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00024898
.
Protocol
version:
V5
2023–04-24.
The Lancet,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
396(10248), P. 413 - 446
Published: July 30, 2020
should
consider
dementia
in
older
people
without
known
who
have
frequent
admissions
or
develop
delirium.Delirium
is
common
with
and
contributes
to
cognitive
decline.In
hospital,
care
including
appropriate
sensory
stimulation,
ensuring
fluid
intake,
avoiding
infections
might
reduce
delirium
incidence.Acting
now
on
prevention,
intervention,
will
vastly
improve
living
dying
for
individuals
their
families,
thus
society.Research
UK,
would
like
thank
them
financial
help.These
organisations
funded
the
fares,
accommodation,
food
Commission
meeting
but
had
no
role
European Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
28(12), P. 3883 - 3920
Published: Sept. 3, 2021
The
optimal
management
of
post-stroke
cognitive
impairment
(PSCI)
remains
controversial.
These
joint
European
Stroke
Organisation
(ESO)
and
Academy
Neurology
(EAN)
guidelines
provide
evidence-based
recommendations
to
assist
clinicians
in
decision
making
regarding
prevention,
diagnosis,
treatment
prognosis.Guidelines
were
developed
according
the
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation
(GRADE)
methodology.
working
group
identified
relevant
clinical
questions,
performed
systematic
reviews,
assessed
quality
available
evidence,
made
specific
recommendations.
Expert
consensus
statements
provided
where
insufficient
evidence
was
recommendations.There
limited
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
single
or
multicomponent
interventions
prevent
decline.
Lifestyle
treating
vascular
risk
factors
have
many
health
benefits,
but
a
effect
is
not
proven.
We
found
no
routine
screening
following
stroke,
recognize
importance
targeted
assessment.
describe
accuracy
various
tests,
clearly
superior
approach
testing.
There
make
recommendation
for
use
cholinesterase
inhibitors,
memantine
nootropics
rehabilitation.
on
prediction
tools
cognition.
association
between
PSCI
acute
structural
brain
imaging
features
unclear,
although
presence
substantial
white
matter
hyperintensities
presumed
origin
magnetic
resonance
may
help
predict
outcomes.These
highlight
fundamental
areas
robust
lacking.
Further
definitive
RCTs
are
needed,
we
suggest
priority
future
research.
JAMA Internal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
184(5), P. 563 - 563
Published: March 4, 2024
Importance
Dementia
affects
10%
of
those
65
years
or
older
and
35%
90
older,
often
with
profound
cognitive,
behavioral,
functional
consequences.
As
the
baby
boomers
subsequent
generations
age,
effective
preventive
treatment
strategies
will
assume
increasing
importance.
Observations
Preventive
measures
are
aimed
at
modifiable
risk
factors,
many
which
have
been
identified.
To
date,
no
randomized
clinical
trial
data
conclusively
confirm
that
interventions
any
kind
can
prevent
dementia.
Nevertheless,
addressing
factors
may
other
health
benefits
should
be
considered.
Alzheimer
disease
treated
cholinesterase
inhibitors,
memantine,
antiamyloid
immunomodulators,
last
modestly
slowing
cognitive
decline
in
people
mild
impairment
dementia
due
to
disease.
Cholinesterase
inhibitors
memantine
benefit
persons
types
dementia,
including
Lewy
bodies,
Parkinson
vascular
traumatic
brain
injury.
Behavioral
psychological
symptoms
best
nonpharmacologic
management,
identifying
mitigating
underlying
causes
individually
tailored
behavioral
approaches.
Psychotropic
medications
minimal
evidence
efficacy
for
treating
these
associated
increased
mortality
clinically
meaningful
risks
falls
decline.
Several
emerging
prevention
hold
promise
improve
care
future.
Conclusions
Relevance
Although
current
approaches
less
than
optimally
successful,
substantial
investments
research
undoubtedly
provide
new
answers
reducing
burden
worldwide.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Abstract
Background
Combining
multimodal
lifestyle
interventions
and
disease-modifying
drugs
(novel
or
repurposed)
could
provide
novel
precision
approaches
to
prevent
cognitive
impairment.
Metformin
is
a
promising
candidate
in
view
of
the
well-established
link
between
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
Alzheimer’s
Disease
emerging
evidence
its
potential
neuro-protective
effects
(e.g.
vascular,
metabolic,
anti-senescence).
MET-FINGER
aims
test
FINGER
2.0
intervention,
combining
an
updated
multidomain
intervention
with
metformin,
where
appropriate,
APOE
ε4-enriched
population
older
adults
(60–79
years)
at
increased
risk
dementia.
Methods
international
randomised,
controlled,
parallel-group,
phase-IIb
proof-of-concept
clinical
trial,
metformin
included
through
trial-within-trial
design.
600
participants
will
be
recruited
three
sites
(UK,
Finland,
Sweden).
Participants
dementia
based
on
vascular
factors
screening,
first
randomised
(lifestyle
+
if
eligible;
active
arm)
receive
regular
health
advice
(control
arm).
allocated
group
indicators
T2D
additionally
(2000
mg/day
1000
mg/day)
placebo.
The
study
duration
years.
changes
global
cognition
(primary
outcome,
using
Neuropsychological
Test
Battery),
memory,
executive
function,
processing
speed
domains;
functional
status;
lifestyle,
other
dementia-related
(secondary
outcomes),
compared
control
arm.
feasibility,
interaction
(between-groups
differences
healthy
changes),
lifestyle-metformin
combination
exploratory
outcomes.
adapted
from
original
trial
(diet,
physical
activity,
training,
monitoring
cardiovascular/metabolic
factors,
social
interaction)
consistently
delivered
countries.
administered
as
Glucophage®XR/SR
500,
(500
mg
oral
tablets).
metformin/placebo
treatment
double
blinded.
Conclusion
putative
repurposed
drug
for
impairment
prevention.
Although
preliminary,
findings
crucial
information
innovative
prevention
strategies
form
basis
larger
phase-III
design
future
research
this
field.
Trial
registration
ClinicalTrials.gov
(NCT05109169).
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 255 - 270
Published: Nov. 20, 2020
Abstract
Introduction
Non‐pharmacological
treatments
(NPTs)
have
the
potential
to
improve
meaningful
outcomes
for
older
people
at
risk
of,
or
living
with
dementia,
but
research
often
lacks
methodological
rigor
and
continues
produce
mixed
results.
Methods
In
current
position
paper,
experts
in
NPT
specified
treatment
targets,
aims,
ingredients
using
an
umbrella
framework,
Rehabilitation
Treatment
Specification
System.
Results
Experts
provided
a
snapshot
authoritative
summary
of
evidence
different
NPTs
based
on
best
synthesis
efforts,
identified
main
gaps
knowledge
relevant
barriers,
directions
future
research.
trial
methodology
provide
practice
principles
recommendations
those
working
this
area,
underscoring
importance
prespecified
protocols.
Discussion
We
conclude
that
strongly
supports
various
relation
their
primary
discuss
opportunities
challenges
associated
unifying
theoretical
framework
guide
efforts
area.
European Stroke Journal,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. I - XXXVIII
Published: Sept. 1, 2021
The
optimal
management
of
post-stroke
cognitive
impairment
remains
controversial.
These
joint
European
Stroke
Organisation
(ESO)
and
Academy
Neurology
(EAN)
guidelines
provide
evidence-based
recommendations
to
assist
clinicians
in
decision
making
around
prevention,
diagnosis,
treatment
prognosis.
were
developed
according
ESO
standard
operating
procedure
the
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development
Evaluation
(GRADE)
methodology.
working
group
identified
relevant
clinical
questions,
performed
systematic
reviews
and,
where
possible,
meta-analyses
literature,
assessed
quality
available
evidence
made
specific
recommendations.
Expert
consensus
statements
provided
insufficient
was
based
on
GRADE
approach.
There
limited
randomised
controlled
trial
regarding
single
or
multicomponent
interventions
prevent
decline.
Interventions
improve
lifestyle
treat
vascular
risk
factors
may
have
many
health
benefits
but
a
beneficial
effect
cognition
is
not
proven.
We
found
no
routine
screening
following
stroke
recognise
importance
targeted
assessment.
described
accuracy
various
tests
clearly
superior
approach
testing.
make
recommendation
for
use
cholinesterase
inhibitors,
memantine
nootropics
rehabilitation.
prediction
tools
syndromes
(cognitive
impairment,
dementia
delirium).
association
between
most
acute
structural
brain
imaging
features
unclear,
although
presence
substantial
white
matter
hyperintensities
presumed
origin
MRI
help
predict
outcomes.
highlighted
fundamental
areas
robust
lacking.
Further,
definitive
trials
are
needed,
we
suggest
priority
future
research.
BMJ,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. n1804 - n1804
Published: Aug. 18, 2021
Abstract
Objectives
To
examine
the
association
between
cognitively
stimulating
work
and
subsequent
risk
of
dementia
to
identify
protein
pathways
for
this
association.
Design
Multicohort
study
with
three
sets
analyses.
Setting
United
Kingdom,
Europe,
States.
Participants
Three
associations
were
examined:
cognitive
stimulation
in
107
896
participants
from
seven
population
based
prospective
cohort
studies
IPD-Work
consortium
(individual
participant
data
meta-analysis
working
populations);
proteins
a
random
sample
2261
one
study;
13
656
two
studies.
Main
outcome
measures
Cognitive
was
measured
at
baseline
using
standard
questionnaire
instruments
on
active
versus
passive
jobs
over
time
job
exposure
matrix
indicator.
4953
plasma
samples
scanned.
Follow-up
incident
varied
13.7
30.1
years
depending
cohort.
People
identified
through
linked
electronic
health
records
repeated
clinical
examinations.
Results
During
1.8
million
person
risk,
1143
people
recorded.
The
found
be
lower
high
compared
low
(crude
incidence
per
10
000
4.8
group
7.3
group,
age
sex
adjusted
hazard
ratio
0.77,
95%
confidence
interval
0.65
0.92,
heterogeneity
specific
estimates
I
2
=0%,
P=0.99).
This
robust
additional
adjustment
education,
factors
adulthood
(smoking,
heavy
alcohol
consumption,
physical
inactivity,
strain,
obesity,
hypertension,
prevalent
diabetes
baseline),
cardiometabolic
diseases
(diabetes,
coronary
heart
disease,
stroke)
before
diagnosis
(fully
0.82,
0.68
0.98).
also
observed
during
first
follow-up
(hazard
0.60,
0.37
0.95)
year
onwards
(0.79,
0.66
replicated
indicator
1
deviation
increase
0.69
0.86).
In
analysis
controlling
multiple
testing,
higher
associated
levels
that
inhibit
central
nervous
system
axonogenesis
synaptogenesis:
slit
homologue
(SLIT2,
fully
β
−0.34,
P<0.001),
carbohydrate
sulfotransferase
12
(CHSTC,
−0.33,
peptidyl-glycine
α-amidating
monooxygenase
(AMD,
−0.32,
P<0.001).
These
increased
SD
being
1.16
(95%
1.05
1.28)
SLIT2,
1.13
(1.00
1.27)
CHSTC,
1.04
(0.97
1.13)
AMD.
Conclusions
old
than
those
non-stimulating
jobs.
findings
is
potentially
synaptogenesis
might
provide
clues
underlying
biological
mechanisms.