Can brain scans and gut bacteria reveal Alzheimer's secrets?

NCT ID NCT07118137

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand why people with Alzheimer's disease differ from each other and from healthy older adults. Researchers will use advanced brain imaging (7T MRI), brain wave recordings (EEG), and blood and stool samples to look for patterns that might reflect different disease mechanisms. They will also track people with mild cognitive impairment to see if early markers can predict who later develops Alzheimer's. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and tailor future treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Multimodal assessment including 7T MRI, EEG, blood and stool sample analysis, and neuropsychological tests
What this could lead to: Could help identify subtypes of Alzheimer's disease and early markers that predict who will progress from mild cognitive impairment to dementia, improving early diagnosis and personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with a small number of participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It is exploratory and will not directly test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Memory Disorders neurodegenerative disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALZHEIMER DISEASE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING MEMORY IMPAIRMENT NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Norwegian University of Sciene and Technology / Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)
RECRUITING

Trondheim, Trønderlag, 7030, Norway

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