Using brain imaging to understand Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Neuroimaging Core
['FUNDING_P30'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10870035
This study is looking at how special brain scans can help us learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related conditions, so we can better understand how the disease works and find new treatments that might help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P30'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10870035 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques to detect and understand the pathology of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By employing methods such as MRI and PET scans, the study aims to track disease progression, assess brain structure and function, and evaluate the effectiveness of potential treatments. Patients may benefit from noninvasive assessments that provide insights into their condition and help identify specific disease mechanisms. The research also seeks to link imaging results with postmortem analyses to better understand the heterogeneity of Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as those at risk for developing these conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with non-Alzheimer's related cognitive impairments or those who do not have access to neuroimaging facilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease, enhancing treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using neuroimaging techniques to advance understanding of Alzheimer's disease, indicating that this approach is both promising and well-established.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DETRE, JOHN A — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: DETRE, JOHN A
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 below.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer disease detection, Alzheimer syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease