Brain pulse ultrasound may predict dementia progression
NCT ID NCT05129150
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound technique called Tissue Pulsatility Imaging (TPI) to measure tiny brain movements. Researchers will compare these measurements in 300 people with mild versus major cognitive disorders. The goal is to see if brain pulse patterns can help track or predict how cognitive problems progress over time.
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 could lead to a simple, non-invasive ultrasound test to help track or predict the progression of cognitive disorders like dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is too early to know if brain pulse measurements will be useful in clinical practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University hospital
RECRUITINGTours, 37044, France
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