Can a tiny brain region predict Alzheimer's decades early?
NCT ID NCT04403165
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 30 healthy older adults to see if changes in a small brain area called the locus coeruleus could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used brain scans, sleep tests, and spinal fluid analysis to measure brain function, sleep quality, and attention. The goal was to find new ways to detect Alzheimer's risk long before memory problems start.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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