New imaging study probes brain Inflammation's role in dementia
NCT ID NCT04786223
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study uses special PET/CT scans to measure brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers want to see if inflammation is linked to memory decline and other brain changes. About 125 adults aged 60 and older will take part. The goal is to better understand how inflammation contributes to dementia, not to test a treatment.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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