Detection of Elevated Plasma pTau217 in Donated Human Blood Samples: Implications for Blood Transfusion Safety

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of tau pathology, and blood-based biomarkers such as phosphorylated tau-217 (pTau217) have been identified as sensitive and specific predictors of AD risk. Recent studies suggest that individuals with elevated pTau217 levels may be at increased risk for developing AD and cognitive dysfunction. This observational study will examine donated human plasma samples to determine whether some units of donated blood contain abnormally elevated pTau217 concentrations. The overarching goal is to evaluate whether transfusion of blood with higher pTau217 may pose risks to recipients and whether such units should be avoided in clinical use.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• The plasma sample from donators.

Locations
United States
Texas
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITING
Houston
Contact Information
Primary
Zhongcong Xie, M.D., Ph.D.
Zhongcong.Xie@uth.tmc.edu
17135006207
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-08-28
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 250
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Leads: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

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