Self-Awareness and Social Thinking in Brain Diseases
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores how awareness of oneself and the ability to understand others' thoughts relates to two types of brain diseases: frontotemporal dementia (a disease affecting personality and behavior) and Alzheimer's disease. The research may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve care.
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Who can take part
- Confirmed diagnosis of either behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia or Alzheimer's disease
- Score of 20 or higher on a memory and thinking test (MMSE)
- Age between 50 and 80 years
- Able to read and write in French well enough to complete study tasks
- No severe language problems that would prevent you from naming objects or speaking clearly
- No uncorrected vision problems that would prevent you from seeing a computer screen
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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