https://pittplusme.org/study/2398
HEAD - Healthy Volunteer 20-24 years old
We're sorry. This study is closed and no longer recruiting participants.
STUDY BASICS
Are you 20-24 years old? Are you able and willing to undergo MRI and PET scans? You may be eligible to participate in a brain imaging research study using positron emission tomography (PET) scans to look at two types of proteins in the brain. This research study will investigate biological markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to investigate biological markers of Alzheimer's Disease. This research study is using positron emission tomography (PET) scans to look at two types of proteins in the brain. These proteins form abnormal deposits in the brain that are seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 20-24 years old
- Cognitively healthy
- Able and willing to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participation requires 2 sets of visits 18 months apart and involves:
•3 PET scans and 1 MRI Scan
•Blood Draws
•Health and Cognitive Assessments
IRB: STUDY22020056A
- sIRB - Longitudinal multicenter head-to-head harmonization of tau PET tracers
AGE:
20-24
DURATION:
18 months
VISITS:
6-10 visits
LOCATION:
UPMC Presbyterian & Oxford Building (Oakland)
COMPENSATION:
up to $1100
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