Lifestyle Intervention for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Sponsor:
Brief Summary:
stop, or reverse the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Criteria
– Current diagnosis of mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s
disease/process, with MoCA score above 17 (i.e., 18 or higher)
– Willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the intervention
– Availability of spouse or caregiver who can provide collateral information and assist
with study adherence
– PET scans and/or C2N testing will be performed at baseline if there is any doubt about
the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Exclusion Criteria:
– severe dementia
– physical disability that precludes regular exercise
– clear evidence for other causes of neurodegeneration or dementia, e.g., severe
cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease
– significant ongoing psychiatric or substance abuse problems
Locations
- Dean Ornish, M.D., Sausalito, California, United States, 94965