Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases

UPenn Observational Research Repository on Neurodegenerative Disease

Recruiting Observational Study
Frontotemporal Degeneration(FTD) Primary Progressive Aphasia(PPA) Familial Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (fFTLD) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) Lewy Body Disease(LBD) Progressive Supranuclear Palsy(PSP) Corticobasal Syndrome(CBS) Posterior Cortical Atrophy(PCA) Alzheimer's Disease(AD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with neurodegenerative diseases, their family members, and healthy individuals to contribute data for research. Participants will share health information and may provide biological samples as part of the study.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease.
  • I have a family history of neurodegenerative disease.
  • I do not have any known neurological disease.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under the age of 18.
  • I have a medical condition that could interfere with the study.
  • I have metal implants that are not MRI-safe.
  • I am on blood-thinning medications.
  • I am pregnant or become pregnant during the study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The aim of this study is to create a repository of both cross-sectional and longitudinal data, including cognitive, linguistic, imaging and biofluid biological specimens, for neurodegenerative disease research and treatment.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: This protocol will include 3 groups of people: 1. People with a clinical diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease. such as frontotemporal degeneration(FTD), primary progressive aphasia(PPA), Lewy body disease(LBD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), progressive supranuclear pa…
Contacts

Emily Xie

215-746-2781

emily.xie@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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