The first scientific article about the REAL AD study has now been published

The scientific article discusses the study's design and has been published in 'Alzheimer's and Dementia'. The article is available to read here, but requires (paid) access.

It is important for large scientific studies to publish a "design paper" to explain the study's design as it provides transparency and clarity regarding the methodology. By describing how the study is structured, what data will be collected, and how the analysis will be conducted, other researchers can better understand and replicate the study. This helps ensure that the results are reliable and that any limitations or biases are identified early, which in turn strengthens the credibility and robustness of the research.

Leuzy A, Heeman F, Bosch I, et al. REAL AD—Validation of a realistic screening approach for early Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Dement. 2024; 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.14219