Can brain scans predict Alzheimer's before memory fails?
NCT ID NCT01582919
First seen May 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This completed study looked at 304 retired farmers aged 65 and older living in rural France. The goal was to find very early brain scan markers for Alzheimer's disease in people who had no memory complaints. Researchers used MRI and PET scans to measure brain volume and other changes over time. The hope is that these imaging markers could lead to earlier diagnosis, even before symptoms appear.
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Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin - C.H.U. de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors spot Alzheimer's disease much earlier, before memory problems start, allowing for earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct benefit for participants, and the findings might not apply to the general population.
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