Could a short burst of radiation help fight Alzheimer's?
NCT ID NCT03352258
First seen Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a short course of low-dose radiation to the brain can reduce amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Twenty people with early Alzheimer's and positive amyloid scans participated. The main goals were to check safety and see if radiation could lower amyloid levels on PET scans, with cognitive tests as a secondary measure.
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Geneva University Hospital
Geneva, 1211, Switzerland
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