Brain scans may reveal Alzheimer's years before symptoms

NCT ID NCT01638949

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at 242 volunteers to find early markers of Alzheimer's disease using brain imaging. Researchers tracked changes in brain structure, activity, and proteins over time. The goal was to understand how Alzheimer's develops and to help with earlier diagnosis. Participants included healthy young, middle-aged, and older adults.

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Locations

GIP Cyceron

Caen, Calvados, 14000, France
Inserm - EPHE - University of Caen U1077

Caen, 14000, France
University Hospital Côte de Nacre

Caen, 14033, France
University Hospital Pontchaillou

Rennes, 35033, France
University Hospital Roger Salengro

Lille, 59037, France
University Hospital Rouen

Rouen, 76031, France
University Hospital Tours

Tours, 37044, France

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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE