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Study NCT ID: NCT02864303
Status: TERMINATED
Last Update Posted: 2021-12-28
First Post: 2016-07-27
Is NOT Gene Therapy: True
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Use of Saliva for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Predictive Value of the Aβ Peptides Salivary Dosage for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Status: TERMINATED
Status Verified Date: 2021-12
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: end of the inclusion period
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: SalivALZ
Brief Summary: Although saliva is not generally regarded as one of the most interesting biological fluids, the fact that it can be sampled using simple, noninvasive methods makes it an interesting alternative to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or blood for diagnostic purposes. The use of salivary diagnostics is moreover increasing these past 10 years, as shown with the abundant literature as well as various clinical trials. Saliva collection which is now well standardized has the major advantage of being simple and non-invasive. An original study had already discussed possible changes in the salivary composition in Alzheimer's disease (AD). The feasibility and the potential interest of measuring saliva concentration of the amyloid peptides was reported in an article published recently. The prospect of using saliva for early diagnosis and monitoring of AD is thus of major interest and the objective of the current trial.
Detailed Description: Saliva samples

To minimize the circadian effects, saliva specimens were all collected between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Prior to the sampling procedure, participants rinsed out their mouths three times with water. To induce salivary production, patients were asked to chew neutral or citric acid impregnated Salivette cotton swabs for exactly 60 seconds. Saliva specimens were centrifuged for 2 minutes at a rate of 1000 g to yield clear saliva, which was aliquoted into 500 µL samples in LoBind tubes and stored at -80°C before being analyzed.

Design of the study

Saliva sampling will be performed at V0 (M0), V1 (M12) and V2 (M24). Blood sampling will take place also in V1 (M12). The cases and the controls will be systematically reviewed 12 months after inclusion with a new saliva collection and a cognitive assessment (for cases and controls).

Amyloid peptide quantification

Levels of human endogenous Aβ40 and Aβ42 in saliva and human plasma samples are determined with human specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (Biosource International, Invitrogen), according to the manufacturer's instructions. Briefly, 50 μl of saliva and plasma samples were added in triplicate to the microtiter wells. Detection limit of the assay was 6 pg/ml for Aβ40 and 1 pg/ml for Aβ42.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: None
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: