Brain imaging and epigenetics in frontotemporal dementia and bipolar disorder
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- If you have a diagnosis of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), bipolar disorder, or have been evaluated for brain or psychiatric conditions and found no major issues.
- You cannot have Alzheimer's disease.
- You cannot have other major brain diseases, a history of substance abuse, autoimmune diseases, or cancer.
- You cannot be pregnant.
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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