Asymmetric Neurodegeneration and Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study is to further define the neurological and linguistic deterioration in primary progressive aphasia.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia
• Right-handed
• Native English speaker
• Visual acuity of 20/30 corrected
• Adequate hearing to follow conversation
• Safe for an MRI scan
Locations
United States
Illinois
Northwestern University
RECRUITING
Chicago
Contact Information
Primary
Elizabeth A Haynes
PPA.Research@northwestern.edu
312-503-2398
Time Frame
Start Date: 2007-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 500
Treatments
PPA (Primary Progressive Aphasia)
Individuals with primary progressive aphasia
Control
Individuals with no diagnosis of any type of dementia
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Leads: Northwestern University