Brain scan study to spot early Alzheimer’s
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses MRI brain scans and memory tests to help detect early Alzheimer’s disease. It compares people with Alzheimer’s (diagnosed by a clinician) with people without memory problems to see which scan and test results stand out.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 or older if you are in either group
- You must be able to understand and sign consent for the study
- If you are the Alzheimer’s group, you must have a clinician diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
- If you are the control group, your memory test results must be normal (not showing memory problems)
- You must not have a history of diabetes
- You must be able to safely have an MRI scan and read/speak English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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