Genetic Studies of Early-onset Dementia
Recruiting · NCT04906863 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Columbia University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Blood drawMedical questionnaireNeurocognitive testing
What this trial is about
The aim of this study is to identify genetic factors that contribute to risk and progression of early-onset dementia (loss of memory function before the age of 70 years) across all ethnic groups, including Alzheimer's Disease, mild cognitive impairment and other dementias.
Who can take part
Age range
35 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- 35 years and older
- Individuals experiencing memory concerns or diagnosed with dementia and their family members that are unrelated healthy controls without dementia.
Exclusion criteria
- \- Individuals with competing diagnosis such as Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury, drug or alcohol abuse, or schizophrenia, etc., unless family members of a dementia affected individual
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center - New York, New York, United States