Scientists use new tracer to spy on brain inflammation in Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT07169630

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests a new imaging tracer to see if it can measure brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. About 90 volunteers aged 50 and older, including healthy individuals, will undergo PET and MRI scans. The goal is to understand how inflammation relates to these conditions, not to provide treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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