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MRI Biomarkers Gain Ground as Endpoints in Neurodegenerative Disease Trials and Diagnosis

Jun 03, 2026

Quantitative and functional MRI techniques are gaining traction as biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases. A consensus statement provides MRI endpoint recommendations for clinical trials in hereditary ataxias like SCA and Friedreich ataxia. Separately, research shows resting-state fMRI can distinguish subtypes of multiple system atrophy and may improve early diagnosis.