Frontotemporal Dementia Research Study
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital want to find ways to improve memory, thinking, and behavior in individuals with frontotemporal dementia. Join our compensated study today!
Frontotemporal Dementia Research Study
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital want to find ways to improve memory, thinking, and behavior in individuals with frontotemporal dementia. Join our compensated study today!
Conducted in Boston, MA
40 - 80 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Able to Undergo PET & MRI Scan
Fast Facts
Frontotemporal Dementia
Study Background Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an uncommon type of dementia that causes problems with behavior, language, memory, and cognition. FTD is a frequent cause of neurodegenerative dementia in patients less than 65 years of age. Our researchers are investigating a novel therapeutic intervention, non-invasive brain stimulation, to assess its efficacy in improving memory, thinking, and behavior in patients with frontotemporal dementia. Non-invasive brain stimulation works by modifying brain activity to improve cognitive performance, activities of daily living, and overall brain function. If you suffer from this type of dementia, join our compensated study today! |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of 6 weeks of non-invasive brain stimulation in people with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). People with FTD can have a decrease in how their brain uses glucose (sugar) for energy and functioning. This study will investigate whether transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can affect brain activity to improve how your brain uses glucose (sugar).
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- 40-80 Years Old
- No other major neurodegenerative disorder
- No major medical or psychiatric conditions
- No substance use disorder
The study involves:
- Daily sessions of non-invasive brain stimulation for 6 weeks over a 3–4-month period
- Cognitive Testing and Questionnaires
- MRI/CT scan
- FDG-PET scans
- EEG
Eligible subjects will be compensated for their time and receive support for transportation.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.