Brain scans may reveal Alzheimer's years before symptoms

NCT ID NCT01638949

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study used brain imaging and memory tests to find early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers followed 242 volunteers, including healthy young, middle-aged, and older adults, to track changes over time. The goal was to understand how the disease develops and identify markers that could lead to earlier diagnosis.

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 study could help identify early markers for Alzheimer's, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and better monitoring of the disease.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and findings may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease subjective cognitive decline

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

GIP Cyceron

Caen, Calvados, 14000, France
Inserm - EPHE - University of Caen U1077

Caen, 14000, France
University Hospital Côte de Nacre

Caen, 14033, France
University Hospital Pontchaillou

Rennes, 35033, France
University Hospital Roger Salengro

Lille, 59037, France
University Hospital Rouen

Rouen, 76031, France
University Hospital Tours

Tours, 37044, France

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