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NCT06870838

Neuroinflammation in FTLD

Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center

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Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the role of neuroinflammation in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). The main aims of this study are: 1. To elucidate the role and timing of neuroinflammation in FTLD by using a combination of clinical measures, 7T MRI, and CSF biomarkers; 2. To differentiate FTLD-TDP and FTLD-tau during life using biomarkers for neuroinflammation; 3. To identify biomarkers to predict and monitor disease progression in FTLD; Secondary aim: 1\. To explore the role of brain clearance in the disease process of FTLD. Participants will undergo 7T MRI scans, blood and CSF collection, clinical, neurological, and neuropsychological evaluation.

Official title: Neuroinflammation in Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration - a Multimodal Biomarker Study

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

110

Start Date

2023-07-25

Completion Date

2026-08

Last Updated

2025-09-11

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

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7T MRI scan

MRI-scanning of the brain using a 7T MRI scanner

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CSF

CSF collection via lumbar puncture

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Blood withdrawal

Blood is collected by doing a blood withdrawal

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Neuropsychological assessment

Tests for memory, language, attention, executive functions, praxis, social cognition, visuoconstructive skills

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Clinical measures

Medical history, neurological assessment, neuropsychiatric inventory

Locations (2)

Leiden University Medical Center

Leiden, Netherlands

Erasmus MC

Rotterdam, Netherlands