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Posterior Cingulate Function in Persons With Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
NCT00478166 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to use fMRI techniques to explore a certain part of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease known as the posterior cingulate. Determining the functionality of this brain region may help us diagnose AD more accurately, thus allowing earlier treatment.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin - Wisconsin Comprehensive Memory Program — Madison
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 206 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-10 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00478166
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00478166 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 206 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Wisconsin, Madison, which has 943 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Dementia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00478166 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Wisconsin. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00478166 about?
NCT00478166 is a clinical study titled "Posterior Cingulate Function in Persons With Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease". The purpose of this study is to use fMRI techniques to explore a certain part of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease known as the posterior cingulate. Determining the functionality of this brain region may help us diagnose AD more accurately, thus allowing earlier treatment.
What is the current status of trial NCT00478166?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 206 participants. The study started on 2005-07. Estimated completion is 2007-10.
What conditions does trial NCT00478166 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Adult Children, Risk. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00478166?
This trial is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison, which has 943 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00478166 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Wisconsin. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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