Investigating brain imaging techniques for Alzheimer's disease
Official title: HABS-HD - Core B - Neuroimaging & Informatics Core
Funded at University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr · NIH-10916331 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at brain scans to help us learn more about Alzheimer's disease, and by joining, you could help improve how we diagnose and treat this condition in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Worth, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,857,998 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078109-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916331 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or those at risk for developing it.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with other forms of dementia unrelated to Alzheimer's may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the acquisition and analysis of neuroimaging data to better understand Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. It involves collecting high-quality MRI and PET scans from participants, which are then processed and stored for further analysis. The goal is to create a comprehensive database that can be used by various projects to explore the relationship between brain imaging findings and Alzheimer's disease progression. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies based on the findings from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced diagnostic methods and treatment options for Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar neuroimaging techniques has shown promise in advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
Fort Worth, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'bryant, Sid E — University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
- Study coordinator: O'bryant, Sid E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.