Tau PET/CT Imaging in the Mismatch Prospective Cohort Study (MPC-TAU)
Recruiting · NCT05658913 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
AV-1451
What this trial is about
To collect Tau PET/CT imaging in older adults diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in the Mismatch Prospective Cohort Study (MPC-Tau) study to determine relationship to clinical, cognitive, and other biomarker data. Findings from this study will likely provide insight into the phenotypic variability of Alzheimer's Disease and other related pathologies.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 120 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Enrolled in MPC study (Protocol 850160 at UPenn; Protocol 2022P002447 at MGH).
- Reliable study partner to accompany participant to the PET/CT scan
- A brain MRI must be performed within 6 months prior to their study AV-1451 TAU PET/CT scan date and be deemed of adequate quality that the scan may be used for study analysis, including 3T high-resolution imaging of medial temporal lobe structures.
Exclusion criteria
- Have any medical or psychiatric conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's safety or successful participation in the study.
- Have evidence of structural abnormalities such as major stroke or mass on MRI that is likely to interfere with analysis of the PET/CT scan.
- Inability to tolerate or contraindication to imaging procedures in the opinion of an investigator or treating physician.
- Have a history of significant ongoing alcohol or substance abuse based on self- report.
- Female participants of child-bearing age will not be able to participate in this study, determined by self-report.
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 2 US states.
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States