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An international trial enrolling about 1,000 volunteers over 60 in the UK, US and Canada is testing whether a simple finger-prick blood test can detect Alzheimer's-related biomarkers to diagnose the disease more quickly and non-invasively, potentially replacing or reducing reliance on expensive brain scans and lumbar punctures; results are expected in 2028.
An international Bio-Hermes-002 trial spanning the UK, US, and Canada is testing a finger-prick blood test that looks for three Alzheimer’s biomarkers to diagnose the disease noninvasively. About 883–1,000 participants aged 60+ are being enrolled to compare the test against standard invasive diagnostics, with researchers and NHS experts stressing that earlier, accurate diagnosis is crucial as new treatments become available.
A revolutionary breakthrough could soon enable testing for Alzheimer's disease through a simple finger prick, potentially allowing for earlier diagnosis and treatment.