PET Imaging of Brain Amyloid in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Summary

This study will determine the level of association between the quantitative estimates of brain uptake of \[18F\]flutemetamol and the quantitative immunohistochemical estimates of amyloid levels in biopsy samples previously obtained during shunt placement in patients who have normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

Timeline

Start

2009-12

Primary completion

2010-07

Completion

2010-08

Drugs

Indications