Watching spinal fluid flow in healthy adults
Treatments studied
This study uses special MRI scans after injecting a harmless dye into the fluid around the brain and spine. It helps doctors see how that fluid moves and drains, which may improve understanding of conditions like Alzheimer's.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult, age 18 or older.
- You must not have any chronic neurological or serious medical conditions.
- You must not have any metal implants or other reasons you cannot safely have an MRI.
- You must not have a history of severe allergic reactions (especially to contrast dye).
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must be willing to have your anonymized data and samples stored for future research.
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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