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 antidepressant vortioxetine can improve mood symptoms and thinking abilities in people with early-stage behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). Participants will take the medication for 12 weeks and undergo brain scans and memory tests bef…

This study is building a large collection of data and biological samples from 150 people with ALS and related disorders. Researchers will track changes in muscle function, breathing, speech, brain scans, and quality of life over time. The goal is to create a shared resource that …

This study is testing whether simple blood tests and memory checks can help family doctors better detect early signs of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Researchers will recruit 1,200 adults with mild memory or thinking complaints. The goal is to make diagnosis faster and more ac…

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…