Semantic Memory, Financial Capacity, and Brain Perfusion in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) - NCT00880555-35233 (Clinical Trial 395835)
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Birmingham |
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AL |
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35233 |
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Alzheimer Disease - Dementia |
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Alzheimer's disease often manifests as a memory disorder before dementia develops. Dementia
is considered to be present when a person can no longer handle complex activities of daily
living, such as managing finances. This study will investigate the relationship between
changes in the ability to manage finances and brain perfusion, which will be measured using
continuous arterial spin-labeling (an experimental MRI). Subjects will also undergo
neuropsychological tests focusing on several types of memory and thought process, with
special emphasis on semantic memory. An important question to be addressed is whether
changes in function are better predicted by the neuropsychological tests or by the brain
scan.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Veteran
- Age 50-89
- With or without memory impairment
- English speaking
- Right handed
- Adequate vision and hearing to take part in tests
- Able and willing to undergo MRI scan
- Medically and psychiatrically stable
- No other brain disease (such as tumor, Parkinson's disease, major stroke)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Inability to tolerate MRI (due to metal in body or claustrophobia) |
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VA Medical Center, Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35233
United States
Primary Contact:
Marianne L Egan, PhD
Email: marianne.egan@va.gov
Phone: 205-933-8101
Secondary Contact:
David G Clark, MD
Email: dgclark@uab.edu
Phone: (205) 996-6050 |
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March 16, 2010 |
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