- Study Directors: Jessica de Leon, MD
- Sponsor: National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association
- Recruiting? Yes
- Official study title: Establishing Evidence-based Treatment for Speech and Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Conditions studied: healthy aging, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal degeneration (CBD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of our study is to understand how bilingualism influences the trajectory of healthy aging and neurodegenerative diseases. We also study how the linguistic features of certain languages can impact findings on cognitive tasks. The goal is to improve dementia care for people with diverse language backgrounds.
Study Details
Inclusion Criteria:
- 45 years or older
- Healthy volunteer or history of cognitive impairment/dementia
- Proficient in English, Spanish and/or Tagalog
Exclusion Criteria
- None
What to Expect
- Testing: Testing includes neurological and physical examinations, cognitive testing, questionnaires and MRI brain imaging (optional)
- Frequency of Visits: The assessment requires about 8 hours, completed over the course of 2–3 days
- Materials Needed: None
- Costs: No costs will be charged for any of the study procedures. Parking will be validated for the 1625 Owens Street Garage or 1630 Third Street Garage at the UCSF Mission Bay campus for all study visits. You will receive monetary compensation for taking part in this study.
Contact Information
If you are interested in participating in this study or have any questions, please contact the study coordinator, Eugenie Mamuyac, at [email protected] or 415.476.2912.