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

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorLuo Xinxin

About this trial

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?

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

At least two deputy chief physicians or above, diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria;

Age between 18-80 years old;

The course of the disease is at least 1 year;

MMSE score ≤ 24 points; MoCA score < 26

Disqualifiers

Individuals with contraindications for Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis; those allergic to anesthetics and contrast agents (indocyanine green);

Those unable to cooperate with cranial magnetic resonance imaging and scale testing;

Patients simultaneously suffering from schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder;

Patients with severe somatic diseases (such as cardiovascular, liver, kidney, gastrointestinal, etc.), infectious diseases, and immune system disorders;

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis

    Procedure/Surgery

    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."

Treatment groups

20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: Lymphaticovenous AnastomosisExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)

Time frame
half a year

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Luo Xinxin

Lead sponsor

Zhongshan Third People's Hospital

Sponsor institution

Shenzhen Baoan District People's Hospital

Collaborator

Shenzhen Kangning Hospital

Collaborator

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