Clinical Trial: Selective PET Imaging of Astrocytes and Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Alzheimer Disease
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Selective PET Imaging of Astrocytes and Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease
Brief Summary:
Inflammation occurs in many brain diseases including Alzheimer's disease.In Alzheimer's disease, amyloid starts accumulating decades before the start of forgetfulness.Basic scientists have reported that inflammation but not amyloid is linked to forgetfulness.When people pinch a finger, it gets swollen.Similar changes occur in brain from various causes.New medications are under development to help healing and prevent permanent damages in the brain.When people pinch a finger, they can check if the injury…
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