Scientists use brain scans to watch aging in action
NCT ID NCT07099053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study uses yearly PET scans to track amyloid protein buildup in the brains of 400 adults aged 55 and older over 5 years. Participants are already part of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The goal is to see how these brain changes relate to memory loss and other thinking problems as people age.
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 of cognitive decline, potentially guiding future treatments or prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may take years to interpret.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institute of Aging, Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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