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Neuroinflammation in FTLD
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center
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
Conditions
Interventions
7T MRI scan
MRI-scanning of the brain using a 7T MRI scanner
CSF
CSF collection via lumbar puncture
Blood withdrawal
Blood is collected by doing a blood withdrawal
Neuropsychological assessment
Tests for memory, language, attention, executive functions, praxis, social cognition, visuoconstructive skills
Clinical measures
Medical history, neurological assessment, neuropsychiatric inventory
Locations (2)
Leiden University Medical Center
Leiden, Netherlands
Erasmus MC
Rotterdam, Netherlands