Clinical trials
Frontotemporal Dementia clinical trials
Below are recruiting frontotemporal dementia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 57 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06064890RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy trial for genetic frontotemporal dementia
This trial tests a new gene therapy called AVB-101 for people with a specific genetic cause of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The therapy is given as a one-time injection into the brain to potentially slow or stop the disease.
Columbus, OhioAges 30–75 - NCT03225144Recruiting
Study of gene and disease changes in ALS and frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at complex brain and body changes in people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), or related disorders. If you have one of these diagnoses—or a known gene mutation that can cause ALS/FTD—you may be able to help researchers learn how the conditions progress.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–110 - NCT06604520RecruitingPhase 2
Vortioxetine for mood and thinking in frontotemporal dementia
This trial tests if vortioxetine, an antidepressant, can improve mood symptoms (like depression or anxiety) and thinking abilities in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It also includes healthy volunteers for comparison.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45 years+ - NCT01353430Recruiting
Study of a rare muscle condition linked to Paget bone disease
This study looks at people and families with a rare muscle weakness condition that can be linked with Paget disease of the bone (and sometimes frontotemporal dementia). It aims to better describe how these conditions appear and relate, which can help future research and care.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05288842Recruiting
Study spinal fluid and brain changes in dementia types
This study looks at spinal fluid and MRI results in people with Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, or normal thinking (controls). It aims to understand differences in brain-related cells and measure what might help explain or track these conditions.
LilleAges 40–85 - NCT02964637Recruiting
Tests to help diagnose frontotemporal dementia
This study looks at testing (including brain scans) to figure out what type of frontotemporal dementia or related language/speech condition a person has. It may help by making diagnoses more accurate, which can guide better care.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–90 - NCT05779813Recruiting
Family-linked genetic frontotemporal dementia study for teens
This study follows young people ages 9 to 16 who have a close biological family member with genetic frontotemporal dementia (FTD). It aims to better understand this inherited condition and track participants over time. You may complete surveys and thinking/behavior assessments, and you may have brain MRI scans if you choose.
London, OntarioAges 7–17 - NCT07505784Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for frontotemporal dementia
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS (transcranial alternating current stimulation) in people with frontotemporal dementia. The goal is to see if it can improve symptoms like behavior and language problems.
Brescia, BSAges 40 years+ - NCT05374278RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
PET scan test for a dementia brain tracer
This early-phase study tests a new PET scan tracer that targets a brain chemical transport system involved in dementia. It aims to see if the tracer can safely and clearly show brain changes, which could help future dementia diagnosis or tracking.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT05741853Recruiting
Speech therapy study for bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia
This study looks at how well speech-language therapy works in bilingual people with primary progressive aphasia, a condition that gradually affects language. It also tests whether different language skills (Spanish/Catalan or Spanish/English) affect response to treatment.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - NCT06529744Recruiting
Using blood tests to better diagnose early dementia
This study is testing whether simple blood tests can help doctors better understand the type and progression of memory or thinking problems in people with early dementia. It aims to improve confidence in the diagnosis and future outlook.
North York, OntarioAges 30–95 - NCT00950430Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Brain scan study for amyloid plaques in adults
This study uses brain imaging to look for amyloid plaques (abnormal protein deposits) as people age. It may help researchers better understand how these changes develop over time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 30–100 - NCT05911932Recruiting
Genetic testing in people with memory or nerve diseases
This study looks at genetic (inherited) information using a blood sample from people who come to a memory/cognitive clinic, including some with related family history. Results may help researchers understand who is at risk and how these conditions develop.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04844060Recruiting
Study collecting spinal fluid from patients needing a lumbar puncture
This study collects cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around the brain and spinal cord) during a lumbar puncture. It aims to improve how doctors use this information for accurate diagnosis in patients who need the procedure.
StrasbourgAges Any age - NCT06093126RecruitingPhase 4
Lemborexant for insomnia in dementia: a personalized trial
This trial tests if the sleep medication lemborexant can help people with early-stage dementia who also have insomnia. It uses an N-of-1 design, meaning it will look at how you personally respond to the drug compared to a placebo.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges Any age - NCT06706687Recruiting
Brain imaging and epigenetics in frontotemporal dementia and bipolar disorder
This study uses brain scans and genetic tests to understand the differences between behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) and bipolar disorder. It may help improve diagnosis and find better treatments for both conditions.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT07545473Recruiting
Eye Imaging to Detect Brain Disease Markers
This study uses a special camera to photograph the back of your eye in detail. Researchers believe changes in the eye may reflect brain diseases like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, and this imaging could help detect these conditions earlier.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 30 years+ - NCT04363684Recruiting
Study of frontotemporal dementia and related syndromes over time
This study follows people with frontotemporal dementia (FTLD) and related conditions, and collects health and (for some people) body fluid information, to understand how these illnesses change over time. It may help researchers track disease signs and find better ways to measure progression.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03402919Recruiting
Brain and memory study for people with thinking changes
This study looks at memory and thinking changes using questionnaires, memory testing, and brain scans. It may help researchers better understand neurodegeneration and dementia and how these problems show up over time.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 50–90 - NCT03233646Recruiting
Retina scans in memory and nerve disorders
This study uses pictures of the back of your eye (retinal imaging) to look for differences in people with neurodegenerative diseases and compares them with people without these conditions. It may help researchers understand eye changes that could connect to brain or nerve health.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04114994Recruiting
Memory testing study for adults 50 and older
This study checks how people’s thinking and memory change over time using a specific cognitive test. It may help researchers understand patterns of memory change and supports future research on brain health.
Miami, FloridaAges 50 years+ - NCT06203106Recruiting
NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank
This study collects blood, saliva, or skin samples from people with certain neurological conditions and from healthy volunteers to help researchers better understand and find treatments for these diseases.
New York, New YorkAges 4 weeks+ - NCT02795052Recruiting
Stem cell treatment trial for nerve injury
This study tests whether bone-marrow stem cells can improve nerve function in people with nerve damage that usually doesn’t recover with current care. It also checks whether the treatment is safe and whether people can be followed over time with repeated nerve exams.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02945774Recruiting
Brain imaging study of inflammation in frontotemporal dementia
This study uses brain scans to look for signs of inflammation in people with probable frontotemporal dementia, and in healthy volunteers for comparison. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in the brain and how it changes over time.
London, OntarioAges 30–95
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 57 recruiting frontotemporal dementia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a frontotemporal dementia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a frontotemporal dementia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.