Brain scans reveal Age's role in Alzheimer's protein buildup
NCT ID NCT01095744
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at how age influences the amount of amyloid protein in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease and two related conditions (posterior cortical atrophy and logopenic progressive aphasia). Researchers used special PET scans to measure amyloid in 60 participants. The goal was to understand how brain damage differs between early- and late-onset Alzheimer's, which may help tailor future treatments.
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Pitie Salpêtrière Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75651, France
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