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Ultra-High Resolution PET in Aging, Neurodegeneration and Psychotic Disorders

Exploring advanced PET scans for aging and brain disorders.

Recruiting
18-90 years
All
Phase N/A
**Study Overview:** This study uses a special brain scan called **PET imaging** to learn how the brain changes as we age or with diseases like **Alzheimer's**, **Parkinson's**, and other brain disorders. PET imaging, or Positron Emission Tomography, helps doctors see tiny details in the brain. It’s like using a super-powered camera to take detailed pictures. The study aims to understand how small brain areas change with age and in certain diseases, which can help doctors diagnose these conditions earlier. **Who Can Join:** Volunteers who are between 18 and 90 years old and are generally healthy can join. Some participants may have mild memory problems, **ALS** (a nerve disease), or psychotic disorders. People with certain medical conditions or who take specific medications might not be eligible. **What Participants Will Do:** - Participants will have **PET and MRI scans**, which are safe ways to look at the brain. - They will also take tests that check memory, mood, and movement. **Key Points:** - **Duration & Visits:** Participants need to visit the study site for the scans and tests; the exact number of visits will be explained. - **Risks:** Some might feel uncomfortable during the scans, but the procedures are generally safe. - **Compensation:** Participants might receive compensation for their time and travel. This study will help create better tools for diagnosing and treating brain diseases in the future.
Study details
    Alzheimer Dementia (AD)
    ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    Parkinson s Disease
    REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (iRBD)
    PSP - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    MSA - Multiple System Atrophy
    Dementia With Lewy Bodies (DLB)
    ALS With Frontotemporal Dementia (ALS/FTD)
    Adult Onset Psychotic Disorder
    Very Late Onset Psychotic Disorder

NCT07509125

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

17 April 2026

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