FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION

This study is testing whether new blood tests can accurately diagnose the cause of memory loss or dementia, potentially replacing the need for a spinal tap. Researchers will compare blood test results with standard spinal fluid tests in 1,200 people at a memory clinic. If success…

This study tests whether the medication vortioxetine can improve mood symptoms and thinking abilities in people with early-stage behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). About 50 participants will receive 12 weeks of treatment and undergo brain scans and memory tests b…

This study follows nearly 3,000 people, including healthy adults and those with memory or movement problems, to learn how brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's develop. Researchers use advanced brain scans and tests to track changes over time. The goal is to improve ear…

This study is building a large database of information and biological samples from 150 people with ALS and related conditions. Researchers will track changes in muscle function, breathing, speech, and quality of life over time. The goal is to provide this data to scientists world…

This study is testing whether blood tests and brain scans can help doctors in primary care detect Alzheimer's disease and other dementias earlier and more accurately. Researchers will recruit 1,200 adults with mild memory or thinking problems. The goal is to improve diagnosis and…