Brain scans reveal Alzheimer's clues in frail seniors
NCT ID NCT03129269
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 344 frail older adults (70+) with memory issues to see how many have Alzheimer's-related brain changes. Participants had MRI and PET scans to detect amyloid plaques. The goal was to understand the link between frailty, memory loss, and Alzheimer's pathology.
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 which frail older adults with memory problems have Alzheimer's disease pathology, guiding future treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy, so it cannot directly improve health. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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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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Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse)
Toulouse, 31059, France
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