NCT06948929 · RECRUITING

Synbiotic Formula (SCV09) in Alzheimer's Disease Patients

This pilot study is testing a synbiotic supplement called SCV09, which combines probiotics and prebiotics, in people already diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see whether it improves dementia-related behaviors and is safe to use. Phase NA means this is a small exploratory study designed to gather early data before a larger, more rigorous trial. Details beyond the basics are limited so far.

You may qualify if

  • Individuals aged between 60-85 with a clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
  • Hong Kong version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA) score of ≤20
  • Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Questionnaire (NPI-12) ≥10
  • Stable medication history for Alzheimer's disease within the past 4 weeks
  • Have been taken care by a responsible caregiver who could assist the patient in taking the study products, collecting stool samples and attending the clinical follow-up •-Able to provide informed consent

You're excluded if

  • Concomitant Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions affecting activities of daily living
  • History of stroke
  • History of severe organ failure (including decompensated cirrhosis), renal failure on dialysis, suffering from human immunodeficiency virus infection
  • Confirmed active malignancy
  • Known operations involving small intestines and large intestines; or history of appendectomy, hysterectomy, and cholecystectomy in last 6 months
  • Use of anti-psychotics, antidepressants or sedatives, unless on a stable dose in the last 3 months
  • Inability to receive oral fluids
  • Use of antibiotics, probiotics or prebiotics in the last 2 weeks
  • Intolerance to probiotics or lactose

The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.

Eligibility criteria as of 2025-09-03

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