Exploration of the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

NCT ID: NCT06706947

Last Updated: 2024-11-27

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-01

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this clinical trial is to determine whether Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis can treat Alzheimer's disease,in AD patients aged 18-80.he main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Can Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis improve cognitive function, daily living ability, mood, or sleep status in patients with Alzheimer's dementia, demonstrating good therapeutic efficacy?
2. Does deep Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis lead to changes in peripheral blood biomarker levels, neuroinflammatory responses, and neuroimaging in patients with Alzheimer's dementia?

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Alzheimer's Disease (AD)

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (LVA) is an emerging super-microsurgical procedure pioneered by Professor Xie Qingping and his team, a group of Chinese microsurgery experts. This technique has been published in the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), confirming its effectiveness in improving the "drainage" function of the brain and reducing lymphatic pressure in deep brain tissues. By establishing an anastomosis between lymphatic vessels and veins in the neck, the surgery enhances the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, alleviating the accumulation of toxins and waste within the brain, thereby easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Due to its significant contribution to the field of microsurgery, this innovative surgery has been selected as one of the "Top Seven Advances in Microsurgery for 2022."

Interventions

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Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis (LVA) is an emerging super-microsurgical procedure pioneered by Professor Xie Qingping and his team, a group of Chinese microsurgery experts. This technique has been published in the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), confirming its effectiveness in improving the "drainage" function of the brain and reducing lymphatic pressure in deep brain tissues. By establishing an anastomosis between lymphatic vessels and veins in the neck, the surgery enhances the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, alleviating the accumulation of toxins and waste within the brain, thereby easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Due to its significant contribution to the field of microsurgery, this innovative surgery has been selected as one of the "Top Seven Advances in Microsurgery for 2022."

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Other Intervention Names

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LVA

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. At least two deputy chief physicians or above, diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria;
2. Age between 18-80 years old;
3. The course of the disease is at least 1 year;
4. MMSE score ≤ 24 points; MoCA score \< 26
5. Brain MRI shows hippocampal atrophy;
6. Patients and their families agree to participate in this project for surgical treatment and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals with contraindications for Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis; those allergic to anesthetics and contrast agents (indocyanine green);
2. Those unable to cooperate with cranial magnetic resonance imaging and scale testing;
3. Patients simultaneously suffering from schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder;
4. Patients with severe somatic diseases (such as cardiovascular, liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, etc.), infectious diseases, and immune system disorders;
5. Individuals with serious neurological diseases (such as epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, etc.), other types of dementia, mental retardation;
6. Pregnant or lactating women.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Shenzhen Bao'an People's Hospital

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Shenzhen Kangning Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Luo Xinxin

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Luo Xinxin

Director

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Zhongshan Third People's Hospital

Shenzhen, , China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Xinxin Luo

Role: CONTACT

19917731027

Facility Contacts

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Xinxin Luo

Role: primary

19917731027

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Other Identifiers

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SSYLL-KY-20241002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id