New PET tracer could revolutionize Alzheimer's diagnosis

NCT ID NCT05542953

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a new imaging agent called [18F]APN-1607 to see if it can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease using PET scans. Researchers compared brain scan patterns in 230 people with Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to improve early and accurate detection of Alzheimer's.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Union Hospital Tongji Medical College Huazhong University of Science and Technology

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430000, China

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