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Brain Study of Patients with Frontal Lobe Dementia and Parkinsonian Disorders
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
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Information provided by: | Warren G Magnuson Clinical Center (CC) |
Purpose
The Cognitive Neuroscience Section of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke proposes to continue its cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of cerebral metabolism in frontal lobe dementias and atypical basal ganglia disorders. These studies include repeated assessments of neuropsychological and brain anatomical and metabolic function in subjects with these important and possibly related brain disorders.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention |
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Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Down's Syndrome |
Drug: 18 FDG |
MedlinePlus related topics: Alzheimer's Caregivers; Alzheimer's Disease; Dementia; Down Syndrome
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Alzheimer disease; Down syndrome
Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Natural History
Official Title: Regional Cerebral Utilization of Glucose in Patients with a Diagnosis of Frontal Lobe Dementia, Atypical Parkinsonian Disorder, and Other Basal Ganglia Disorders
Expected Total Enrollment: 483
Study start: January 19, 1981
The Cognitive Neuroscience Section of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke proposes to continue its cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of cerebral metabolism in frontal lobe dementias and atypical basal ganglia disorders. These studies include repeated assessments of neuropsychological and brain anatomical and metabolic function in subjects with these important and possibly related brain disorders.
Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Criteria
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