Brain scan breakthrough could sharpen dementia diagnosis

NCT ID NCT00917709

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at how changes in two brain chemical systems—acetylcholine and dopamine—relate to symptoms in people with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). Researchers used special scans (SPECT imaging) to measure these chemicals in 34 participants, including healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if these scans could help identify different types of DLB and improve diagnosis.

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Locations

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

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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