Scientists track blood signal in families destined for dementia

NCT ID NCT04516499

Summary

This study aims to track a specific protein in the blood (neurofilament light chain) over three years in people who carry a genetic risk for frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It involves 342 participants who will have blood drawn remotely four times a year. The goal is to see if this protein can be used as a reliable measure in future trials testing drugs to prevent or delay the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Mayo Clinic Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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