Brain scans reveal how age shapes Alzheimer's damage

NCT ID NCT01095744

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study used brain scans to see how age influences the buildup of amyloid plaques in people with Alzheimer's disease and two related conditions (posterior cortical atrophy and logopenic progressive aphasia). Researchers compared early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer's patients, along with healthy controls, to understand age-specific brain changes. No treatment was given; the goal was to gather knowledge about how the disease differs by age.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pitie Salpêtrière Hospital

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75651, France

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