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Diagnosing Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration

Exploring new ways to understand Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration.

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18-90 years
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Phase N/A

Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD) is a brain condition that affects thinking and behavior. This study aims to find the best way to diagnose FTLD. It involves several tests like brain imaging (pictures of your brain), skin biopsy (taking a small piece of skin to look at under a microscope), and body fluid samples (testing blood or cerebrospinal fluid, which is the liquid around your brain and spine). Researchers also want to learn about how the disease works and how it might be treated in the future. To join, you need to have a partner who can help report your daily activities, speak English, and meet specific health conditions.

  • You may need to undergo multiple tests, including imaging and biopsies.
  • Participation might involve several visits for tests and evaluations.
  • There are certain health conditions that may prevent you from joining.
Study details
    Corticobasal Syndrome
    Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia
    Semantic Dementia
    Progressive Nonfluent Aphasia
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And/or Frontotemporal Dementia

NCT02964637

University Health Network, Toronto

17 April 2026

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