Spinal fluid test for diagnosing lewy body disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study is looking for a protein in spinal fluid that may help diagnose Lewy body disease, a cause of dementia. If you have memory or thinking problems and are being checked for certain types of dementia, this study may offer a more precise diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- Be 50 years old or older and have one of these conditions: Lewy body disease, Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment with Alzheimer's changes, frontotemporal dementia or related disorders, or certain psychiatric conditions (like depression or bipolar disorder)
- Have mild cognitive impairment or mild, moderate, or severe dementia (with a score between 5 and 30 on the Mini-Mental State Exam)
- Be able to have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to collect spinal fluid for testing
- Have a caregiver or family member who can help provide information if needed
- Be willing to give informed consent, either personally or through a legal guardian if applicable
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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