Clinical trials: Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson-Dementia Syndrome
Predictive and Diagnostic Value of Tau and Beta-amyloid Markers in the Dementia of Parkinson's Disease
The PET tracer Fluoro-ethyl-methyl-amino-naphthyl-ethylidene-malononitrile ([F18]-FDDNP) has a specific affinity for lesions containing tau protein and beta-amyloid The study consists of two phases In a first transversal phase, 8…
- Trial name
- NCT02243982
- Testing
- [F18]-FDDNP
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre-diabetes
Tau PET Imaging in the Northern Manhattan Study of Metabolism and Mind.
This is a single center brain Positron Emission Tomography (PET) study of 18F-MK-6240. Eligible participants are persons from Northern Manhattan who self-identify as Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, or Non-Hispanic White, who are 55…
- Trial name
- NOMEM-Tau (NCT03389100)
- Testing
- 18F-MK6240 injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Non-fluent Aphasia
A Medium Chain Triglyceride Intervention for Patients With Alzheimer Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics/dynamics of a ketogenic dietary supplement containing medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Non-fluent Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Trial name
- MINT-01 (NCT02912936)
- Testing
- Ketogenic medium chain triglyceride drink (MCT drink)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
Natural History Characterization in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Progranuline Gene Mutation Carriers
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether cognitive deficits, structural and functional changes can be detected before symptom onset in presymptomatic progranuline mutation carriers.
- Trial name
- Predict-PGRN (NCT04014673)
- Testing
- Behavioral : Characterization
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Alzheimer Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Tau Protein and SV2a Imaging in Patients With Tau Protein-related Diseases
Tau protein has been identified as one of the key pathological features of Tau proteinopathies, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Frontotemporal Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05260151
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Alzheimer Disease
A Study of LY3372689 to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and effect of study drug LY3372689 in participants with early symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05063539
- Testing
- LY3372689
- Where
- 69 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 327 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Dementia, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Retinal Hyperspectral Imaging in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Hyperspectral retinal imaging is a non-invasive imaging modality in which a series of images of the retina are captured using light of different wavelengths.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT07545473
- Testing
- Hyperspectral camera
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 930 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Eye Research Australia
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia
TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness)
This study, being conducted under the auspice of the CReATe Consortium, will enroll patients with ALS and related disorders as well as healthy controls, with the goal of facilitating clinical validation of leading…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Frontotemporal Dementia, ALS-Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03912987
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 610 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Frontotemporal Dementia
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DNL593 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD-GRN)
This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of single and multiple doses of DNL593 in two parts…
- Trial name
- NCT05262023
- Testing
- DNL593
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denali Therapeutics Inc.
Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Fronto-temporal Dementia
The Influence of Vascular Burden, Amyloid Plaque and Tau Protein in Patients With Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia With Tauopathy
Background and objects Amyloid plaques and tau protein are the landmarks of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD). On the other hand, it is reported that cerebral ischemia may induce amyloid plaques and tau protein…
- Trial name
- NCT04309253
- Testing
- PMPBB3, AV45
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Frontotemporal Dementia
GENetic Fronto Temporal Dementia Initiative in Lille
GENFI Lille is a French cohort that belongs to the international initiative GENFI2, a five year longitudinal biomarker cohort study of genetic FTD and its associated disorders (including MND/ALS) investigating members of families…
- Trial name
- GENFI-LILLE (NCT04639622)
- Testing
- Investigation procedures
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Alzheimer's Disease
Effects of Doxycycline and Rifampicin on Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease in the Cerebrospinal Fluid
This study will determine if biomarkers found in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease, are affected by treatment with two common antibiotics, doxycycline and rifampicin, suggesting a disease-modifying effect…
- Trial name
- NCT00439166
- Testing
- doxycycline, rifampicin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A Study of Brain Aging in Vietnam War Veterans
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common combat related problems and may be associated with a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- DOD-ADNI (NCT01687153)
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Rare Diseases
European Registry on Rare Neurological Diseases
The recent implementation of European Reference Networks for Rare Diseases (ERNs) is an unprecedented move to improve the care of patients suffering from rare health disorders by transnational collaboration.
- Trial name
- ERN-RND reg (NCT04319796)
- Testing
- Data set as defined by the ERN Research Workgroup of the European Commission
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
Association of Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation with Digital Cognitive Training for Cognitive Remediation in Older Adults
BACKGROUND Cognitive decline in older adults, especially those who develop Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease, currently has limited options of pharmacological treatments, with modest efficacy.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT06733714
- Testing
- Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation, Digital Cognitive Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
C9orf72 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Frontotemporal Dementia
Safety and Therapeutic Potential of the FDA-approved Drug Metformin for C9orf72 ALS/FTD
The primary objective is to assess the safety and tolerability of Metformin in subjects with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis administered for 24 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT04220021
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF MCI and DEMENTIA TREATMENTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED DEMENTIA PRACTICE
This retrospective study is a more extensive, confirmatory analysis of the cognitive and functional outcomes initially seen in 2 groups of MCI/dementia patients in Springfield, MA and compares specialized dementia care and a…
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Hypoxia, Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT02860338
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- Clionsky Neuro Systems Inc.
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Effects of Remote-based Resistance Training on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Adults Living With Alzheimer's Disease and/or Related Dementias
The investigators aim to study the effects of a 24-week remote-based resistance exercise training program on cardiovascular disease risk factors, cognitive function, and quality of life in older adults living with mild cognitive…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Vascular, Lewy Body Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05004558
- Testing
- Remote-based Resistance Exercise Training
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
The Role of Advanced Electroencephalographic Data as Marker of Pathology and Prognosis in Primary Dementias
The study aims to use advanced brainwave recordings of electroencephalogram (EEG) to understand early signs of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with mild memory problems, known as amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Mild Alzheimer Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Trial name
- NCT06826157
- Testing
- Electroencephalogram, 3 Tesla MRI, Apolipoprotein E genetic test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS San Raffaele
Logopenic Variant Primary Progressive Aphasia, Non-Fluent Primary Progressive Aphasia
rTMS as a Treatment for PPA
Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) includes three variants. Two such variants, the non-fluent/agrammatic variant (nfvPPA) and the logopenic variant (lvPPA), are characterized by progressive word-finding difficulties and effortful…
- Trial name
- NCT03406429
- Testing
- Active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital