NCT07060391 · Phase 3 · NOT YET RECRUITING

A Prospective Multicenter RCT Study of Deep Jugular Lymphovenous Anastomosis in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

This trial is testing whether a surgical procedure called deep cervical lymphatic-venous anastomosis, which creates a new drainage connection in the neck to help clear waste from the brain, works better than the standard drug donepezil for people with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It is a Phase 3 trial, meaning researchers are directly comparing the surgery against an existing treatment in a larger group to measure real-world effectiveness and safety over 48 weeks.

You may qualify if

  • The patient was clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and had a moderate to severe cognitive function score.
  • Age: 30-80 years old.
  • Gender is not limited.
  • The patient or their family members authorize their willingness to participate in this clinical trial and sign the informed consent form.
  • no contraindications for surgery.

You're excluded if

  • A history of radiotherapy or surgery for the head and neck.
  • Patients or their families with poor compliance who cannot strictly follow the rules.
  • Patients who cannot tolerate surgery.
  • Patients with other diseases that affect cognitive function.
  • Patients who cannot tolerate donepezil drug treatment.

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 2025-07-11

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