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Assess the Brain Levels of Fibrin in Alzheimer's Disease and Its Related Dementias Subjects Using 64Cu-FBP8 PET
Led by Massachusetts General Hospital · Updated on 2025-10-30
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
N
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying fibrin levels in the brains of people ranging from those who are cognitively normal to those clinically diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). Since the cause and progression of ADRD are not fully understood, this study evaluates brain fibrin using a new imaging tool called 64Cu-FBP8-PET, which has not yet been approved by the FDA. The study aims to better understand the role of fibrin in ADRD by comparing affected individuals with healthy controls. Participants will receive an intravenous injection of 64Cu-FBP8, followed by a PET/MRI scan to measure brain fibrin concentration. The study includes both cognitively normal and ADRD subjects, with clinical diagnoses ranging from mild cognitive impairment to moderate dementia. The imaging procedure is performed by qualified medical staff at a specialized center. This project is expected to include about 30 participants and involves no placebo or comparison drugs. During the study, participants will undergo brain imaging to assess fibrin levels, and their cognitive status will be recorded. Researchers will measure fibrin concentration as the main outcome. Safety considerations include screening for MRI contraindications, kidney function, and radiation exposure history. Participants may be followed until study completion in 2026, with all procedures conducted under medical supervision to monitor health and ensure safety.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Assess Fibrin in Brains With AD/ADRD
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 55 and 90 years
- Ability to provide informed consent
- For healthy volunteers: no history of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias
- For ADRD subjects: clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, including amnestic or atypical forms
- Clinical severity ranging from mild cognitive impairment to moderate dementia (CDR 0.5-2.0)
- MMSE score greater than or equal to 15 and/or MOCA greater than or equal to 12
- Subjects referred through the Brain Aging and Dementia (BAnD) research registry
You will not qualify if you...
- Contraindications to MRI including electrical implants, ferromagnetic implants, metal fragments, or tattoos near the eye
- History or risk of seizures, claustrophobia, or increased risk of cardiac arrest
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 60 mL/min excluding use of gadolinium contrast
- Radiation exposure exceeding 50 millisieverts in the past 12 months
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding for female participants of child-bearing age
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo PET/MRI scans with 64Cu-FBP8 administered by intravenous injection to assess brain fibrin levels.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants may be observed after imaging to monitor outcomes related to brain fibrin levels.
1 to 2 visits depending on follow-up needs
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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