New brain scan could spot Alzheimer's earlier
NCT ID NCT05336695
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special PET scan can measure a protein called fibrin in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will scan 30 volunteers, including healthy older adults and those with Alzheimer's, to see if fibrin levels differ. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of the disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
64Cu-FBP8 (a radioactive dye for PET scans)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a new way to detect Alzheimer's disease earlier and more accurately using brain scans.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The dye is experimental and may not clearly show differences between healthy and affected brains.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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