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Evaluation of Age- and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Memory Disorder

NCT00029120 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 450

Last updated 2017-07-02

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Dementia
  • Memory Disorder
  • Healthy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    lead NIH

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2001-12-18
Completion
2008-04-21

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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