Language, speech, and movement in early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how language, speech, and motor skills change in people with mild cognitive impairment (early memory problems) due to Alzheimer's disease, and in people with Alzheimer's disease. It also includes healthy older adults for comparison. The goal is to better understand these changes, which may help with earlier diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You have either mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease (mild or moderate), or you are a healthy older adult for comparison
- Your first language is Dutch or Frisian
- You can walk on your own (with or without a walking aid)
- You can squeeze with each hand
- You do not have any other condition that affects your brain, such as a stroke, Parkinson's, or a psychiatric disorder like depression
- You do not have hearing or vision problems that make communication difficult
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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