AI could slash Alzheimer's scans: one test instead of two
NCT ID NCT07431255
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new AI method to generate a type of brain scan (FDG PET) from another scan (amyloid PET) and an MRI, without needing an extra injection or scan. Researchers will use data from 35 Alzheimer's patients who already had both scans. If it works, it could reduce radiation, cost, and time for future patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI method could eliminate the need for a separate FDG PET scan, reducing radiation exposure, cost, and time for Alzheimer's diagnosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study using existing data, not a treatment trial. The AI may not work accurately across different patients or scanners.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Lombardy, 20132, Italy
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