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The Modulatory Effect of Female Sex Hormones on Spinal Neuroplasticity (TMSpine)

The goal of this project is to test our central hypothesis that the spinal cord neuroplasticity in females will be modulated by the level of estradiol concentration. under aim 1 we will determine the influence of estradiol fluctuations on spinal circuit excitability post afferent (sensory) mediated subthreshold motor priming in young healthy females and males. We will use an established repetitive peripheral nerve electrical stimulation with a stimulation intensity below the motor threshold to prime the spinal motor circuits. under aim 2 we seek to characterize the input output property of spinal circuit excitability after descending drive (motor) mediated priming in young healthy male participants. in aim 3 we will examine the influence of estradiol fluctuations on descending drive mediated motor priming in young healthy females.

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Yasin Dhaher
ALL
18 Years to 39 Years old
This study is also accepting healthy volunteers
NCT06656819
STU-2020-0738
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FEMALES
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 18-39 years * Eumenorrheic (regular monthly cycles of 24-35 days) * Moderately active (less than 7 hours of vigorous physical activity per week) * History of pregnancy is allowed if patient is in post-lactation phase
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of musculoskeletal or orthopedic injury of the spine, hip, knee, ankle or foot * History of neurological injury of the peripheral or central nervous system * Current smoker * History of disordered eating * History of stress fracture in the lower limb * History of a connective tissue disorder (Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos disease) * Pacemaker, metal implants in the head and spine region * Pregnancy * On a hormonal contraceptive regimen (oral, transdermal or vaginal) * History of menstrual dysfunction (primary or secondary amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, anovulatory cycles, polycystic ovarian disease) * Started or stopped taking oral contraceptives within the previous 6 months * Exercise vigorously more than 7 hours per week or currently participating in competitive level sports. MALES
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages 18-39 * Moderately active (less than 7 hours of vigorous physical activity per week)
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of musculoskeletal or orthopedic injury of the spine, hip, knee, ankle or foot * History of neurological injury of the peripheral or central nervous system * Current smoker * History of disordered eating * History of stress fracture in the lower limb * History of a connective tissue disorder (Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos disease) * Pacemaker, metal implants in the head and spine region
DEVICE: Magstim Rapid2
Healthy
UT Southwestern
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Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Failure

This study evaluates a mobile health (mHealth) home-based cardiac rehabilitation program for patients with heart failure. We will stratify randomization between rural and urban populations, with the goal to assess implementation of cardiac rehabilitation across these two geographic areas. . The study will randomize 332 patients with heart failure (ejection fraction ≥35%) who are not eligible for center-based rehabilitation to either a 12-week mHealth cardiac rehabilitation program or an attention control group, with outcomes measured over 6 months using a composite endpoint of mortality, hospitalizations, and quality of life. We will then assess the implementation of the intervention.

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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Neil.Keshvani@UTSouthwestern.edu

Ambarish Pandey
ALL
18 Years to old
PHASE3
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
NCT06349941
STU-2023-0745
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older * History of hospitalization for acute heart failure with ejection fraction ≥ 35% * Ability to participate in telemedicine visits * Access to smartphone or device capable of running the mHealth application * Willingness to participate in home-based cardiac rehabilitation program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (ejection fraction \< 35%) * Inability to participate in physical exercise or cardiac rehabilitation due to medical contraindications * Inability to provide informed consent * Lack of access to required technology (smartphone, internet connectivity) * Life expectancy less than 6 months * Inability to participate in telemedicine visits or remote monitoring * Current participation in another cardiac rehabilitation program
DEVICE: Movn app, DEVICE: Accelerometer
Heart Failure
telehealth, heart failure, rural, cardiac rehabilitaion
UT Southwestern
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Efficacy of LoDoCo in Improving Exercise Capacity Among Patients With HFpEF and Inflammation

The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of low dose colchicine (LoDoCo) on measures of exercise capacity, physical function, frailty, and quality of life, among patients with heart failure with chronic stable preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and systemic inflammation. The use of LoDoCo in this study is considered investigational as it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of exercise capacity in patients with HFpEF. Participants will undergo a 1-day screening that includes a blood draw and physical examination. If deemed eligible for the study, participants will undergo a baseline visit within 2 weeks of screening visit that includes physical examination, exercise testing, echocardiography and completion of quality-of-life surveys. Participants will also be randomized at this visit (randomly assigned to a group) to receive either LoDoCo or placebo (inactive substance) for 3 months. Participants will be called back at 3 months for repeat physical examination, blood draws, echocardiography, exercise testing and completion of quality-of-life surveys. Each visit will take about 3 hours. Total study duration is about 3 months.

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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Amritesh.Grewal@UTSouthwestern.edu

Ambarish Pandey
ALL
50 Years and over
PHASE2
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
NCT06130059
STU-2023-0964
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1. Informed consent was obtained before any study-related activities. Study-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study.
• Age 50 years or above at the time of signing the informed consent. 3. Serum hs-CRP 2 mg/L at the time of baseline testing. 4. Diagnosis of chronic HFpEF within 6 months of enrolment must have one of the following: a. Structural Heart Disease with one of the following on echocardiography within 12 months of enrolment. i. LA volume index \> 34 ml/m2. ii. LA diameter ≥ 3.8 cm. iii. LA length ≥ 5.0 cm. iv. LA area ≥ 20 cm2. v. LA volume ≥ 55 mL. vi. Intraventricular septal thickness ≥1.1 cm. vii. Posterior wall thickness ≥1.1 cm. viii. LV mass index ≥115 g∕m2 in men or ≥ 95 g∕m2 in women. ix. E/e' (mean septal and lateral) ≥ 10. x. e' (mean septal and lateral) \< 9 cm/s b. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) at rest³15 mmHg or Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) ³18 mmHg, (PCWP) with exercise ³25 mmHg or (³ 2 mmHg/L/min) c. HF hospitalization or urgent/unplanned visit with a primary diagnosis of decompensated heart failure which required intravenous loop diuretic treatment, within the last 9 months prior to enrolment in combination with NT-proBNP ≥ 125 pg/mL within 1 month of enrolment for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening NT-proBNP must be ≥ 300 pg/mL 5. Ambulatory participants who can perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing. 6. Stable doses of HF-specific medications within the last 1 month. 7. Stable level of physical activity 8. Stable dose of any weight loss medications.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1. Do not otherwise meet the inclusion criteria. 2. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may be considering pregnancy during the study period.
• Renal impairment: eGFR \<30mL/min 4. Severe valvular heart disease is considered likely to require intervention. 5. Life expectancy \<1 year. 6. Unable to perform cardiopulmonary exercise testing. 7. ALT or AST \>2.5 ULN at time of screening
DRUG: Low Dose Colchicine, DRUG: Placebo
Heart Failure, Inflammation, Heart
UT Southwestern
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A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Inflammation (HERMES)

This study will be done to see if ziltivekimab can be used to treat people living with heart failure and inflammation. Participants will either get ziltivekimab or placebo. Participants will get study medicine for once-monthly injections either in a pre-filled syringe to inject the study medicine into a skinfold or a pen-injector to inject the study medicine into flat skin. The study is expected to last for up to 4 years. Participants will have up to 20 clinic visits. Participants will have to use a study app on their phone to record and share information about all their injections of study medicine and to fill in questionnaires.

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Alvin Chandra
ALL
18 Years and over
PHASE3
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
NCT05636176
STU-2023-0359
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) greater than equal to 2 milligrams per liter (mg/L) at screening (visit 1) Disease specific - cardiovascular * At least one of the following:
• N-terminal-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) greater than equal to 300 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL) at screening (Visit 1) for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening (visit 1), NTproBNP must be greater than equal to 600 pg/mL. Note that the screening electrocardiogram (ECG) must be obtained the same day as sampling for NT-proBNP.
• Hospitalisation or urgent/unplanned visit with a primary diagnosis of decompensated heart failure which required intravenous loop diuretic treatment, within the last 9 months prior to screening (visit 1) in combination with NT-proBNP greater than equal to 200 pg/mL at screening (Visit 1) for patients without ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter. If ongoing atrial fibrillation/flutter at screening (visit 1), NT-proBNP must be greater than equal to 600 pg/mL. * Diagnosis of heart failure (New York Heart Association \[classification\] \[NYHA\] Class II-IV). * Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than 40 percentage (%) documented by echocardiography within 12 months prior to or at screening (visit 1). The LVEF must be documented in medical records and the most recent measurement must be used to determine eligibility with no interim event signalling potential deterioration in ejection fraction (e.g., myocardial infarction \[MI\] or heart failure \[HF\] hospitalisation). * Structural heart disease and/or functional heart disease documented by echocardiography within 12 months prior to or at screening (visit 1) showing at least one of the following: * Left atrial (LA) volume index greater than 34 milliliter per meter square (mL/m\^2). * LA diameter greater than equal to 3.8 centimeter (cm). * LA length greater than equal to 5.0 cm. * LA area greater than equal to 20 cm square. * LA volume greater than equal to 55 milliters (mL). * Intraventricular septal thickness greater than equal to 1.1 cm. * Posterior wall thickness greater than equal to 1.1 cm. * Left ventricular (LV) mass index greater than equal to 115 grams per meter square (g⁄m\^2 ) in men or greater than equal to 95 g⁄m\^2 in women. * E/e' (mean septal and lateral) greater than equal to 10. * e' (mean septal and lateral) less than 9 centimeter per second (cm/s). * No heart failure hospitalisations or urgent heart failure visits between screening (visit 1) and randomisation (visit 2).
Exclusion Criteria:
Medical conditions - cardiovascular * Myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina pectoris, transient ischaemic attack, or heart failure hospitalisation, within 30 days prior to screening (visit 1). * Systolic blood pressure greater than equal to 180 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) at screening (visit 1). If the systolic blood pressure is 160-179 mmHg, the patient should be receiving greater than equal to 3 antihypertensive drugs. (Note: Potential participants may be retested for this criterion within the visit window and without rescreening, at the discretion of the investigator). * Heart rate above 110 or below 40 beats per minute as evaluated on the electrocardiogram (ECG) performed at screening (visit 1) (Note: Potential participants may be retested for this criterion within the visit window and without rescreening, at the discretion of the investigator). * Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known during the screening period (visit 1). (Note: Planned coronary angiogram is not exclusionary). * Planned cardiac device or atrial flutter/atrial fibrillation ablation procedure known during the screening period (visit 1). * Major cardiac surgical, non-cardiac surgical, or major endoscopic procedure (thoracoscopic or laparoscopic) within the past 60 days prior to randomisation (visit 2) or any major surgical procedure planned at the time of randomisation (visit 2). * Heart failure due to infiltrative cardiomyopathy (e.g., sarcoid, amyloid), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Takutsubo cardiomyopathy, genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or obstructive cardiomyopathy, active myocarditis, constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, uncorrected more than moderate primary valve disease. * Primary pulmonary hypertension, chronic pulmonary embolism, severe pulmonary disease including COPD. * Any other condition judged by the investigator that could account for heart failure symptoms and signs (e.g., anaemia, hypothyroidism). Medical conditions - infections/immunosuppression
• Clinical evidence of, or suspicion of, active infection at the discretion of the investigator.
DRUG: Ziltivekimab, DRUG: Placebo
Heart Failure
UT Southwestern
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Impact of Intensive Treatment of SBP on Brain Perfusion, Amyloid, and Tau (IPAT Study) (IPAT)

The purpose of this study is to determine if intensive lowering of systolic blood pressure (SBP), using FDA approved medications (antihypertensive), reduces Alzheimer's Disease pathology (i.e., excessive brain amyloid and tau protein deposition) in older adults at high risk for memory decline or dementia.

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Rong Zhang
ALL
60 Years to 85 Years old
PHASE2
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
NCT05331144
STU-2021-1210
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 60-85, all races/ethnicities, and both sexes are eligible; * Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) ≥ 26 to exclude gross dementia; based on clinical judgment, may be rescreened in ≥ 7 days; * Individuals with SBP ≥ 130 and SBP ≤ 180 if on 0 or 1 antihypertensive medications; ≥130 and ≤170 on up to 2 medications; ≥130 and ≤160 on up to 3 medications; ≥130 and ≤150 on up to 4 medications. Those on antihypertensives are eligible. If an individual, not treated for hypertension (HTN), has a SBP ≥ 125 mmHg, consider rescreening after 24 hours; * Willingness to be randomized into the treatment groups and ability to return to clinic for follow-up visits over 24 months; * Fluency in English or Spanish or both, adequate visual and auditory acuity to allow neuropsychological testing; * Participants must have a regular healthcare provider.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically documented history of stroke, focal neurological signs or other major cerebrovascular diseases based on clinical judgment or MRI/CT scans such as evidence of infection, infarction, or other brain lesions; * Diagnosis of AD or other type of dementia, or significant neurologic diseases such as Parkinson's disease, seizure disorder, multiple sclerosis, history of severe head trauma or normal pressure hydrocephalus; * Evidence of severe major depression (GDS ≥ 12, may be rescreened after 12 weeks or longer if evidence of reactive depression or temporary mood disturbances) or clinically significant psychopathology, (e.g., psychosis and schizophrenia); if hospitalized in past year, can be rescreened in 6 months; or presence of a major psychiatric disorder that in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with adherence to research assessments or procedures. * Unstable heart disease based on clinical judgment (e.g., heart attack/cardiac arrest, cardiac bypass procedures within previous 6 months and congestive heart failure), or other severe medical conditions; * History of atrial fibrillation and evidence on ECG with any of the following: active symptoms of persistent palpitation, dizziness, history of syncope, chest pain, dyspnea, orthopnea, shortness of breath at rest, or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea within the past 6 months; resting heart rate of \< 30 or \> 110 bpm; taking class I or III antiarrhythmic drugs including flecainide, propafenone, dronedarone, sotalol, dofetilide, and amiodarone; or clinical concerns for safely participating in lowering blood pressure. * Systolic BP equal or greater than 180 mmHg and/or diastolic BP equal or greater than 110 mmHg, may be rescreened in 1 week. * Orthostatic hypotension, defined as the third standing SBP \< 100mmHg, may be rescreened after 2 weeks; * History of significant autoimmune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica; * Significant history of alcoholism or drug abuse within the last five years; * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, defined as hemoglobin A1C \> 7.5%, or requiring insulin treatment; * Regularly smoking cigarettes within the past year; * Pacemaker or other medical device of metal that precludes performing MRI; * Women with a potential for pregnancy, lactation/childbearing (2 year post-menopausal or surgically sterile to be considered not childbearing potential); * Participant enrolled in another investigational drug or device study, either currently or within the past 2 months; * Severe obesity with BMI \> 40 ; clinical judgment should be applied in all cases to assess patient safety and anticipated compliance; * Allergy to angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), i.e., drugs that have a suffix "-sartan"; allergy to amlodipine; * Abnormal screening laboratory tests (e.g., liver ALT and AST \> 3 x ULN, GFR \< 30 or Hct \< 28%); may be rescreened after 2 weeks or longer; * A medical condition likely to limit survival to less than 3 years; * Participant has any condition(s) judged by the study investigator to be medically inappropriate, risky or likely to cause poor study compliance. For example:
• Plans to move outside the clinic catchment area in the next 2 years;
• Significant concerns about participation in the study from spouse, significant other, or family members;
• Lack of support from primary health care provider;
• Residence too far from the study clinic site such that transportation is a barrier including persons who require transportation assistance provided by the study clinic funds for screening or randomization visits;
• Residence in a nursing home; persons residing in an assisted living or retirement community are eligible if they meet the other criteria;
• Other medical, psychiatric, or behavioral factors that, in the judgment of the site PI or clinician, may interfere with study participation or the ability to follow the study Protocol.
• Couples or significant partners who live together cannot be enrolled or participate simultaneously in the study.
DRUG: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs, losartan) and Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB, amlodipine), OTHER: PCP
Cognitively Normal Older Adults, Hypertension, Subjective Cognitive Decline, Family History of Dementia, Brain and Nervous System
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Function, Blood Pressure, Amyloid, Tau
UT Southwestern
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Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care (POPS) (POPS or POP02)

The study investigators are interested in learning more about how drugs, that are given to children by their health care provider, act in the bodies of children and young adults in hopes to find the most safe and effective dose for children. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the PK of understudied drugs currently being administered to children per SOC as prescribed by their treating provider.

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studyfinder@utsouthwestern.edu, Aruna.Ayalasomayajula@UTSouthwestern.edu

Mia Maamari
ALL
0 Years to 20 Years old
This study is also accepting healthy volunteers
NCT04278404
STU-2021-0176
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Inclusion Criteria:

• Participant is \< 21 years of age
• Parent/ Legal Guardian/ Adult Participant can understand the consent process and is willing to provide informed consent/HIPAA:
• (a) Participant is receiving one or more of the study drugs of interest at the time of enrollment or (b) Participant is NOT receiving one or more of the study drugs of interest but is SARS-COV-2 positive within 60 days prior to enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:

• Participant has a known pregnancy Below exclusion criteria apply only to: Participants receiving one or more of the study drugs of interest at the time of enrollment, DOI administration or PK sampling: (Refer to DOI specific appendices for details on enrollment cohort specifications and additional eligibility criteria)
• Has had intermittent dialysis within previous 24 hours
• Has had a kidney transplant within previous 30 days
• Has had a liver transplant within previous 1 year
• Has had a stem cell transplant within previous 1 year
• Has had therapeutic hypothermia within previous 24 hours
• Has had plasmapheresis within the previous 24 hours
• Has a Ventricular Assist Device
• Has any condition which would make the participant, in the opinion of the investigator, unsuitable for the study
DRUG: The POP02 study is collecting bodily fluid samples (i.e., whole blood, effluent samples) of children prescribed the following drugs of interest per standard of care:
Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infections in Children, Hypertension, Pain, Hyperphosphatemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Edema, Hypokalemia, Heart Failure, Hemophilia, Menorrhagia, Insomnia, Pneumonia, Skin Infection, Arrythmia, Asthma in Children, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Fibrinolysis, Hemorrhage, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coagulation Disorder, Down Syndrome
Children’s Health
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Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults (PREVENTABLE)

PREVENTABLE is a multi-center, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled superiority study. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to atorvastatin 40 mg or placebo. This large study conducted in community-dwelling older adults without cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dementia will demonstrate the benefit of statins for reducing the primary composite of death, dementia, and persistent disability and secondary composites including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cardiovascular events.

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Craig Rubin
ALL
75 Years and over
PHASE4
This study is also accepting healthy volunteers
NCT04262206
STU-2020-0579
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Community-dwelling adults * Age ≥75 years * English or Spanish as primary language * Able to provide a trusted contact
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically evident cardiovascular disease defined as prior myocardial Infarction (MI), prior stroke, prior revascularization procedure, or a secondary prevention indication for a statin (clinician determined) * Hospitalization for a primary diagnosis of heart failure in the prior 12 months (Note: History of heart failure in the absence of recent hospitalization or clinically evident cardiovascular disease is not an exclusion) * Dementia (clinically evident or previously diagnosed) * Dependence in any Katz Basic Activities of Daily Living \[ADL\] (with the exception of urinary or bowel continence) * Severe hearing impairment (preventing phone follow up) * Unable to talk (preventing phone follow up) * Statin use in the past year or for longer than 5 years previously (participant reported) * Ineligible to take atorvastatin 40 mg (clinician determined) * Documented intolerance to statins * Active Liver Disease
DRUG: Atorvastatin 40 Mg Oral Tablet, DRUG: Placebo oral tablet
Cognitive Impairment, Mild, Dementia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Unknown Sites
statin, older adults
UT Southwestern; Parkland Health & Hospital System
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ExAblate Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ExAblate Model 4000 Type 2.0 System as a tool to disrupt the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

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Bhavya Shah
ALL
50 Years to 85 Years old
NA
This study is NOT accepting healthy volunteers
NCT03671889
STU-2020-0931
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Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or Female between 50-85 years of age
• Probable Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
• If taking concurrent Alzheimer's medication, has been on the medication for at least 2 months with a stable dose for at least 3 months
• Able to communicate sensations during the ExAblate MRgFUS procedure
• Ambulatory
Exclusion Criteria:

• MRI Findings
• Presence of unknown or MR unsafe devices anywhere in the body
• Significant cardiac disease or unstable hemodynamic status
• Relative contraindications to ultrasound contrast agent or PET amyloid tracer
• History of a bleeding disorder
• History of liver disease
• Known cerebral or systemic vasculopathy
• Significant depression and at potential risk of suicide
• Any contraindications to MRI scanning
• Any contraindication to lumbar puncture for collection of cerebral spinal fluid
• Untreated, uncontrolled sleep apnea
• History of seizure disorder or epilepsy
• Severely Impaired renal function
• Currently in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or non-approved use of a drug or device or in any other type of medical research
• Chronic pulmonary disorders
• Positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Known apolipoprotein E allele (ApoE4) homozygosity
DEVICE: Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) Disruption
Alzheimer Disease, Brain and Nervous System
Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Syndrome, Magnetic Resonance guided Focal Ultrasound (MRgFUS), Blood-Brain Barrier, ExAblate
UT Southwestern
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