Posterior cortical atrophy
MONDO:0018899Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder with a typical onset between 50-65 years of age characterized by progressive impairment of higher visual processing skills and other posterior cortical functions without any evidence of ocular abnormalities.
Also known as: Benson syndrome, PCA, biparietal Alzheimer disease
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain cap trial: patients test electromagnetic wave device for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a device called MemorEM, which is a cap that sends low-level electromagnetic waves to the head. The goal is to get feedback from 1,000 patients with neurological diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and their caregivers, on how easy the device is to use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: eQ8Health Corporation d/b/a CareONE Concierge • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major brain disease tracking study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease and different types of dementia. Researchers will follow 500 adults with symptoms of these conditions over time, using brain scans and genetic tests to see how the diseases progress. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC