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Study NCT ID: NCT03452956
Status: COMPLETED
Last Update Posted: 2020-11-12
First Post: 2018-02-26
Is NOT Gene Therapy: False
Has Adverse Events: False

Brief Title: Cognitive Impairement In Frontotemporal Dementia
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania
Organization:

Study Overview

Official Title: Cognitive Impairement In Frontotemporal Dementia
Status: COMPLETED
Status Verified Date: 2020-11
Last Known Status: None
Delayed Posting: No
If Stopped, Why?: Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access: False
If Expanded Access, NCT#: N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status: N/A
Acronym: None
Brief Summary: This is an observational study that aims to better understand the genetic causes of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). It is hoped the information gathered in this study will help lead to better diagnostics and future treatments.
Detailed Description: Comparative and longitudinal studies reveal clinical differences between subgroups of patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), including Progressive Non-fluent Aphasia (PNFA), Semantic Dementia (SD), patients with a disorder of social comportment and personality (SOC), and non-aphasic patients with executive dysfunction (EXEC). MRI studies of cortical atrophy and fMRI studies show correlated neural defects in FTD subgroups. The investigators will obtain converging evidence from multiple sources to test hypotheses about the neural basis for cognitive functions such as semantic memory, grammatical processing, and social functioning in these FTD subgroups, while improving clinical care for these patients. Recent studies have linked progressive supra nuclear palsy (PSP) and multiple systems atrophy (MSA) to FTD. The investigators will obtain comparable neuropsychological and biomarker data in order to compare these patient groups.

Study Oversight

Has Oversight DMC: False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?: False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?: False
Is an Unapproved Device?: None
Is a PPSD?: None
Is a US Export?: None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: