Genetic Studies of Early-onset Dementia

Description

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.

Conditions

Dementia, Early Onset

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Genetic Studies of Early-onset Dementia

Genetic Studies of Early-onset Dementia

Condition
Dementia, Early Onset
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New York

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, United States, 10032

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18 years and older
  • * Individuals diagnosed with dementia, their family members and unrelated healthy controls without dementia.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Columbia University,

Christiane Reitz, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Columbia University

Study Record Dates

2028-04-30