Science News from research organizations A 3-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimers years before symptoms A quick brainwave test called Fastball can detect early signs of Alzheimers at home, opening the door to faster diagnoses and treatments. Date: September 4, 2025 Source: University of Bath Summary: Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect memory problems years before Alzheimers is typically diagnosed.
Unlike traditional memory tests, it passively records brain responses to images and has now been proven effective in peoples homes. With breakthrough Alzheimers drugs working best in early stages, this low-cost, accessible tool could transform early detection and treatment.
Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY John Stennard, a healthy volunteer, taking the Fastball test in his home. Credit: BRACE Dementia Research A simple brainwave test developed at the University of Bath has been shown to detect signs of memory impairment linked to Alzheimer's disease years before clinical diagnosis is typically possible.
Published in the journal Brain Communications the study by academics from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, reports that Fastball EEG, a three-minute passive test that records electrical activity in the brain while participants view a stream of images, can reliably identify memory problems in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) -- a condition that can lead to Alzheimer's. This follows the group's previous study in 2021 that demonstrated Fastball was sensitive to memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease.
*Reporting by Sciencedaily.*
A 3-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
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