Evaluation of Age- and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Memory Disorder
Completed
Conditions studied: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Memory Disorder, Healthy
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine how a part of the brain called the hippocampus contributes to memory changes that occur with aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Memory problems are the most important early symptoms of AD. The hippocampal region of the brain may be responsible for many age- and AD-related memory disorders. This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to examine the structure, chemical composition, and function of the hippocampus in participants with AD, participants with mild memory problems, participants who are healthy but are at risk for AD, and healthy volunteers. Participants in this study will undergo MRI scans of the brain. During the MRI, participants will perform memory tests to demonstrate hippocampal functioning.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00029120
- Run by
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- People needed
- 450
- Starts
- 2001-12-18
- Expected to finish
- 2008-04-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-07-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike — Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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