Imaging study for progressive apraxia of speech
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial uses repeated brain scans to study how progressive apraxia of speech changes over time. It may help doctors better understand the condition and improve future tracking and care.
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Who can take part
- You have already been diagnosed at Mayo Clinic with neurodegenerative apraxia of speech (speech difficulty related to brain changes).
- You do not have another health problem that could explain your speech and language issues (such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or certain developmental conditions).
- You can safely have MRI scans (for example, no metal in your head and no implanted devices that make MRI unsafe).
- You can complete the scanning process even if you feel anxious in enclosed spaces (no severe claustrophobia).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding; if you could become pregnant, you must have a pregnancy test within 48 hours before the PET scan.
- You have someone who can act as an informant and you (and your caregiver, if needed) agree to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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