Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia

Description

The purpose of this study is to further define the neurological and linguistic deterioration in primary progressive aphasia.

Conditions

Primary Progressive Aphasia

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to further define the neurological and linguistic deterioration in primary progressive aphasia.

Asymmetric Neurodegeneration and Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia

Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia

Condition
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chicago

Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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
  • * Left-handedness
  • * Claustrophobia
  • * Presence of significant medical illness that initially or in the future could interfere with continued participation in the study

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwestern University,

Marsel Mesulam, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Study Record Dates

2027-04