New scan could spot Alzheimer's hallmark before death
NCT ID NCT05641688
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special PET scan using [18F]PI-2620 to see if it can accurately detect tau tangles in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. About 200 adults aged 50 and older with a short life expectancy will get the scan. After they pass away, researchers will compare the scan results to actual brain tissue samples to see how well the scan works.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Only subjects who meet all of the following criteria will be eligible for enrollment into the study: 1. Males and females aged 50 years and over 2. Have a projected life expectancy of ≤ 1 year as determined by the investigator (terminal medical condition including but not limited to end-stage dementia, end-stage congestive heart failure, end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or end-stage cancer) 3. Written informed consent obtained from the subject and/or the subject's legally authorized representative (LAR), as applicable, to consent for study procedures and brain donation (consent consistent with the legal requirements of the State in which the subject dies) 4. Can tolerate study procedures including lying down in PET scanner. The investigator will carefully assess each subject and use medical judgment to determine whether the subject can tolerate the imaging procedure Exclusion Criteria: Subjects will be excluded from the enrollment if they: 1. Are receiving aggressive treatment with life sustaining measures (e.g. receiving chemotherapy; palliative chemotherapy is allowed) 2. Are known to have a structural brain lesion that would interfere either with PET imaging or pathological assessment (e.g. lesions are typically \> 2 cm at their greatest extent and may include stroke, primary or metastatic neoplasm, other tumors or cystic lesions. Subjects with a history of major stroke or traumatic brain injury or other structural lesion as well as cases with a history of primary Central Nervous System (CNS) neoplasm or known metastatic cancer must be discussed with the study sponsor prior to enrollment) 3. Have suspected encephalopathy due to alcoholism or end-stage liver disease 4. Are known to have a Glomerular Filtration Rate below \< 15 mL/min 5. Have received an investigational or approved therapy directly targeting amyloid or tau 6. Are females of childbearing potential who are pregnant, lactating or breastfeeding, or who are not using adequate contraception 7. Have implants such as implanted cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators, insulin pumps, cochlear implants, metallic ocular foreign body, implanted neural stimulators, CNS aneurysm clips and other medical implants that have not been certified for MRI, or history of claustrophobia in MRI (in case an MRI is planned to be performed)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
20 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Locations
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Alzheimer's Disease Center
RECRUITINGBraintree, Massachusetts, 02184, United States
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American Carolina Clinical Research LLC
TERMINATEDCharlotte, North Carolina, 28273, United States
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Banner Sun Health Research Institute
RECRUITINGSun City, Arizona, 85352, United States
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Barrow Neurological Institute
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
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Baylor Research Institute
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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Be Well Clinical Studies
WITHDRAWNLincoln, Nebraska, 68616, United States
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Be Well Clinical Studies
RECRUITINGRound Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
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Charter Research
RECRUITINGWinter Park, Florida, 32792, United States
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ClinCloud Research
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Florida, 32940, United States
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Darthmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
RECRUITINGLebanon, New Hampshire, 07366, United States
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Esperanza Clinical
RECRUITINGMurrieta, California, 92562, United States
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Galiz Research
RECRUITINGHialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Headlands Research
WITHDRAWNPlymouth, Massachusetts, 02360, United States
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Ichor Research
RECRUITINGSyracuse, New York, 13219, United States
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Insight Clinical Trials LLC
RECRUITINGBeachwood, Ohio, 44131, United States
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K2 Medical Research
RECRUITINGLady Lake, Florida, 32159, United States
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K2 Medical Research
RECRUITINGMaitland, Florida, 32751, United States
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Miami Jewish Health Systems
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33137, United States
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Sante Clinical Research
RECRUITINGKerrville, Texas, 78028, United States
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Sutter Health
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94114, United States
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The Roskamp Institute
TERMINATEDSarasota, Florida, 34243, United States
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UC Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095 - 7370, United States
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UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville
WITHDRAWNJacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
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Valley Medical Research
RECRUITINGCenterville, Ohio, 45459, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
RECRUITINGEast Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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