New brain scan study seeks clues to Alzheimer's in diverse patients
NCT ID NCT03503331
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses a special PET scan to measure amyloid plaques in the brains of 160 people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers want to see how these plaques relate to race and heart health risks. Participants are already part of a larger Alzheimer's study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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