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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Pitie Salpêtrière Hospital
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75651, France
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