Can magnetic pulses ease frontotemporal dementia?
NCT ID NCT07316413
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) or those at risk. 120 participants will receive either real or placebo stimulation for 2 weeks, then all will get real stimulation. Researchers will check safety, brain function, and symptoms over 24 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of FTLD (bvFTD, avPPA, svPPA, CBS, or PSP) * global CDR plus NACC FTLD ≤ 1 Exclusion Criteria: * presence of cerebrovascular disease, hydrocephalus, intracranial masses identified by MRI, history of head trauma, serious medical conditions unrelated to FTLD, history of epilepsy, and presence of electronic (e.g., pacemaker) or metallic implants in the head.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni Di Dio - Fatebenefratelli Brescia
RECRUITINGBrescia, Italy, 25125, Italy
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