, American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias, 2020 Feb 12
Investigators
Shawn Kile, MD, Carol Parise, Ph.D.
Abstract
Objective:To assess whether intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) results in a reduction in amyloid in the central nervous system (CNS).
Methods:Five subjects with MCI underwent baseline Florbetapir positron emission tomography and retinal autofluorescent imaging. All were administered IVIG (Octagam 10%) at 0.4 g/kg every 14 days for a total of 5 infusions. After 3 months, standard uptake value ratio (SUVR) and amyloid retinal deposits were reassessed.
Results:Three subjects had a reduction in amyloid SUVR and all 5 subjects had a reduction in amyloid retinal deposits in at least 1 eye.
Conclusions:A short course of IVIG over 2 months removes a measurable amount of amyloid from the CNS in persons with MCI.