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New Imaging Biomarkers Predictive of MA Progression

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Progression of Disease
MR Biomarkers
Ultra High Field 7T
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Alzheimer Disease
Interventions
Other: MRI follow-up
Registration Number
NCT05939362
Lead Sponsor
Poitiers University Hospital
Brief Summary

The pathophysiology of AD is complex. In addition to amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary degeneration, there is a metabolic alteration of the energy pathways, oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis, which are involved in brain function. Several authors have shown a series of early metabolic dysregulations via an increase in phosphorylation at the origin of neuronal death.

Ultra-high field imaging (7T MRI) may allow, with its better spatial resolution and advanced imaging techniques, to shed light on the mechanisms of progression of Alzheimer's disease. A Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) examination can be coupled to brain MRI without additional risk for the patient. Multinuclear 1H-31P metabolic imaging is a promising tool that can provide information on the metabolic evolutionary profile of AD. Thus, we propose a longitudinal study in patients with early-stage AD on 7T MRI-MRS.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • French-speaking patients aged 60 to 90 years,

  • Patient in the context of Alzheimer's disease * for which imaging after MRI is prescribed as part of the usual diagnostic process,

    *Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed by the doctor of the memory consultation and is defined by :Evidence of a storage disorder in verbal episodic memory at LR/RI defined by a sum of LR < 17/48 and sum of RT < 40/48 +/- Impairment of executive functions possible (BREF, TMT grefex, verbal fluencies) +/- Impairment of instrumental functions possible (Grémots noun naming, Rey's figure, Mahieux's Battery).

  • MMSE score ≥18,

  • Written informed consent after the patient has been informed,

  • Progressive decline for at least 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria

--Partially or completely illiterate patient unable to read and write,

  • Patient with an absolute contraindication to 7T MRI
  • Severe psychiatric pathology not balanced,
  • Non-degenerative neurological disease (stroke, multiple sclerosis ...),
  • Patient with tumor or inflammatory pathology, or vascular leukopathy visualized in MRI (Fazekas score > 3)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
patient with early onset Alzheimer's diseaseMRI follow-up-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To identify Magnetic Resonance Imaging biomarkers concentration (mmol/l) at baseline that are predictive of disability progression in individuals with Mild Alzheimer's disease as assessed by the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scaleBaseline

CDR scale :

No dementia (CDR = 0), Uncertain disorders (CDR = 0.5), Mild disorders (CDR = 1), Moderate disorders (CDR = 2), Severe disorders (CDR = 3).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Correlation between Imaging biomarkers concentration (mmol/l) and Urinary metabolic parameters (mmol/l) at baseline, Month 6 (M6) and Month 12 (M12).up of 12 months
Correlation between Imaging biomarkers concentration (mmol/l) and plasma metabolic parameters concentration (mmol/l) at baseline, Month 6 (M6) and Month 12 (M12).up of 12 months
Correlation between Imaging biomarkers concentration (mmol/l) and Enzymatic and protein parameters concentration (mmol/l) at baseline, Month 6 (M6) and Month 12 (M12).up of 12 months
Develop realistic mathematical models that integrate multiple parameters from all generated data to predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease, as evaluated using the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR)up of 12 months
Build an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm to predict disability progression in individuals with Mild Alzheimer's disease, as assessed by the Clinical Dementia Rating scaleup of 12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chu Poitiers

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Poitiers, France

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