PET Imaging for Alzheimer's and Other Brain Diseases

PET Imaging of Cyclooxygenases in Neurodegenerative Brain Disease

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Parkinson's Disease Dementia Alzheimer's Disease ALS Mild Cognitive Impairment
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 99
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
184 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with certain brain diseases like Alzheimer's or healthy volunteers. Participants will undergo medical tests and scans to study inflammation in the brain.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Aduhelm
Rules you out Substance use disorderAlcohol use disorderHIV infection

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years old or older
  • I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, ALS, Mild Cognitive Impairment or other adult-onset brain disease
  • I am in good general health
  • I can provide informed consent
  • I have no cognitive impairment
  • I am enrolled in specific research protocols at NIH
  • I agree to follow lifestyle considerations

You may not be able to join if

  • I have significant health issues based on my medical tests
  • I have taken NSAIDs in the last two weeks
  • I have major neurological diseases that can cause cognitive dysfunction
  • I cannot travel to the NIH for the study
  • I have had a recent MRI or radiation exposure that exceeds limits
  • I cannot lie flat or still for at least two hours
  • I have a substance use disorder
  • I am pregnant

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Background: About 5 million adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer s disease or another adult-onset neurodegenerative disorder. Many studies have found that inflammation in the brain contributes to these diseases. Researchers want to find a better way to measure this inflammation. Objective: To learn whether COX-1 and/or COX-2 is elevated in the brains of individuals with neurodegenerative brain dis…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Patients: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, patients must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Aged 18 or older. 2. Be able (or have their Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) be able) to understand the study and be willing to sign a written informed …
Contacts

Tara N Turon, C.R.N.P.

(301) 827-6599

tara.turon@nih.gov

CONTACT

Robert B Innis, M.D.

(301) 594-1368

robert.innis@nih.gov

CONTACT