Help us detect Alzheimer's disease early
Our goal is to assist healthcare in identifying Alzheimer's disease early. The research study REAL AD will investigate the possibility of detecting the disease through new digital tools and a simple blood test at healthcare centres. To succeed with this we need your help. If you are between 50 and 80 years old and can make it to any of Närhälsan's healthcare centres in Västra Götaland, you can participate, regardless of where you are listed. Join the study and help us find Alzheimer's disease earlier!
The study in numbers
Here we present the current status of the study. The purpose is to keep you updated on the study’s progress, while also making it fun to follow the process. The graphs are updated weekly so you can always see the latest developments.
Number of participants over time (2026-02-01)
The figure shows how many people participate in the study over time. The dark grey line represents those who have completed all steps in Study Part 1 (the core group). The red lines show the number of participants who have started Study Part 2 (18-month follow-up), and the pink line shows those who have completed Step 1 of Study Part 2. The purple point shows the number of participants who have started Step 2 of Study Part 2; this data is not available per day and is shown only as a final count. Day 0 is the starting point for each study part, and the lines show how participants complete the study steps over time. As time progresses, this graph will be updated weekly to track how the numbers develop.
Age and Gender Distribution
The figure shows the age and gender distribution among participants who have completed at least Step 1 of Study Part 2. Light pink bars represent the number of women, and dark red bars represent the number of men in each age group between 50 and 80 years. The bars are grouped by gender so that the difference between women and men within each age group can be seen. This is important because, for the results to be representative, it is preferable to have an even distribution across different age groups and genders.
Number of participants per questionnaire (relative to Completed Step 1 in Study Part 2)
The figure shows how many participants have completed the different lifestyle questionnaires in Study Part 2. The bars represent the number of participants per questionnaire, and the numbers on the bars indicate both the absolute count and the percentage relative to those who have completed Step 1 of Study Part 2.
A small step towards a great discovery
Today, many of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease live without a diagnosis due to late detection of the disease. Living undiagnosed complicates life with the disease, for both the patient and the caregiver. And just like with all other illnesses, but perhaps especially for Alzheimer's disease, early treatment is a crucial factor for success. Therefore, early disease detection is the next big step for researchers.
And we believe we know how to take that step. In our groundbreaking study, we want to investigate whether Alzheimer's disease can be detected in the blood and through digital tools - before the disease has started to show serious symptoms. This could create opportunities for implementing interventions earlier than is done today. But to succeed, we need to study at least 3000 people, preferably more.
The study is open to everyone between 50 and 80 years old who can make it to any of Närhälsan's healthcare centres in Västra Götaland. You can participate regardless of where you are listed. Sign up for the study or share this page and help us take a small step towards a great discovery.
By clicking on ‘To the Study,’ you will be directed to the study platform HOPE where the study is conducted and you can register to participate.
