Brain imaging study of inflammation in frontotemporal dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have probable frontotemporal dementia, or you are neurologically healthy
- You can bring a study partner who knows you well and can attend all visits
- You can see and hear well enough for memory and thinking tests
- You’re healthy enough that other medical problems won’t interfere with scans and visits
- You can safely have MRI and a PET scan for this research study
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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