Brain scans could spot Alzheimer's years before symptoms show

NCT ID NCT01582919

First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study aimed to find very early signs of Alzheimer's disease using brain imaging in older adults who had no memory problems. Researchers scanned the brains of 304 retired farmers in rural France and measured changes in key areas like the hippocampus. The goal was to see if these scans could detect Alzheimer's long before symptoms appear, which could help with earlier diagnosis in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin - C.H.U. de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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