Hereditary dementia

This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This study tests a new nasal spray treatment for frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a brain disease that changes personality and language. The spray contains tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells that may protect brain cells and reduce harmful protein buildup. About 33 adults…

This study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…

This early-stage study tests whether a focused ultrasound can safely and temporarily open the brain's protective barrier in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if this helps clear harmful amyloid and tau proteins that build up in the brain. Six participants …

This study tests whether low-dose radiation to the whole brain can slow down Alzheimer's disease in people with early-onset symptoms. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the radiation treatment or a sham procedure. Researchers will track changes in memo…

This study tests a vaccine called AADvac1 in 146 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and thinking. The vaccine aims to target a protein linked to the disease and slow its progression. Participants will receive injections o…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether the drug LM11A-31 can slow the progression of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. About 147 people with early-stage PSP will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for several mo…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether umbilical cord stem cells can safely improve movement and coordination in people with spinocerebellar ataxia (types 1, 2, 3, and 6). Forty-five participants will receive the cells through an IV and a spinal injection. The main goal is to see if sy…

This study tests a vaccine called AADvac1, which targets tau tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. It will be given alone or with another drug (donanemab) to 450 adults aged 50-80 with very early Alzheimer's. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce tau buildup a…

This early-stage trial tests whether stem cells and their exosomes (tiny particles that help cells communicate) can safely improve movement in people with spinocerebellar ataxia, a condition that affects coordination and balance. Ninety participants will receive the treatment thr…

This study tests whether a special low-calorie, plant-based diet taken for 5 days each month can safely improve blood flow to the brain in middle-aged adults who carry the APOE4 gene, which raises Alzheimer's risk. Forty participants aged 45-65 will be randomly assigned to either…

This study tests a new drug called NS101 in 15 people with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia (svPPA), a rare type of frontotemporal dementia that affects language and memory. The drug is an antibody designed to help repair connections between brain cells. The main goal…

This study is testing a new cognitive assessment called the ExéSem battery, designed to help doctors tell the difference between language problems caused by memory loss versus those caused by thinking difficulties. Researchers will enroll 140 people, including those with Alzheime…

This observational study will enroll 440 Danish-speaking adults over 50 to see if an artificial intelligence model can detect dementia and mild cognitive impairment from speech recordings. Participants will complete standard cognitive tests and describe a picture while being reco…

This study will test whether measuring a specific abnormal protein (alpha-synuclein) in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect samples and perform cognitive tests on 286 older adults with suspected …

This study tests an 8-week program called KINDER, designed to help family caregivers of people with dementia reduce psychological elder abuse and improve the quality of care. The program includes group discussions over Zoom and a self-paced workbook. Researchers will enroll 260 c…

This study tests a drug called N-acetyl-L-leucine for people aged 4 and older with CACNA1A gene disorders, which can cause coordination problems, dizziness, and migraines. About 60 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch, to see if it improves movement…

This study tests whether a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) program, called REPAIR Sleep, can improve sleep and emotional well-being in people with dementia and their live-in caregivers. Over 5 weekly video sessions, participants learn techniques like set…

This study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…

This pilot study tests whether listening to music in the evening can help people with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders fall asleep faster and behave more calmly. Researchers will compare music therapy to audiobooks in 48 adults living in secure care units. The goal is to …

This pilot study will test a digital platform called the Dementia Journey Companion (DJC) that helps people with dementia and their caregivers plan future care. Researchers will enroll 150 participants with mild to moderate dementia living at home or in care facilities. The study…

This study tests whether a special type of speech training using five musical tones can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking) after a stroke. Researchers will enroll 120 adults who had a stroke and have non-fluent aphasia. Participants will receive either five-tone therapy …

This study tests whether laser acupuncture—using a pen-like device that shines light on specific points on the body—can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with dementia. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham laser treatment three times a week fo…

This study investigates how pomegranate dietary supplements influence gut bacteria and inflammation in people with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-related liver disease. Researchers will measure levels of beneficial gut metabolites called urolithins and inflammatory markers in b…

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…

This study will test an Italian version of a questionnaire called the dynamic Neurocognitive Adaptation (dNA) scale in 265 older adults, including those with normal aging, mild memory complaints, or dementia. The goal is to see if higher scores on the scale—reflecting more engage…

This study will test if wearable sensors can effectively monitor symptoms and daily function in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Sixty adults with FTD will wear pendant and wrist sensors for two weeks at a time, every six months over two years. The goal is to develop di…

This study tests whether wearable sensors and computerized voice and thinking tests can reliably track symptoms in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Twenty participants will wear sensors and complete assessments at home over 12 months. The goal is to develop digital biom…

This study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…

This observational study will follow 50 children aged 5 to 8 with non-progressive congenital ataxia, a rare condition that affects movement and coordination. Researchers will use detailed exams, brain scans, and genetic testing to better understand the disorder and its impact on …

This study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…

This study is testing a digital toolkit that uses AI and wearable sensors to assess pain and distress in people with mild to moderate dementia. The goal is to see if the toolkit is easy to use and accurate. If it works, it could help caregivers better understand and respond to th…

This study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…