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DFP

Deep and Frequent Phenotyping Study

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Project Details

Start Date
June 2024

Status
Closed to Recruitment

Principal Investigator
Dr Catherine Pennington

NDN Study Lead
Marian Montanha

Main Research Site
Western General Hospital

This research study is trying to better understand a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease, using digital cognitive assessments and blood tests.

What Happens In This Study?

You will take part in several physical and cognitive assessments, as well as scans and blood tests.

Can I Join This Study?

To take part in this medical trial, you must meet these 5 requirements:

  1. Your Diagnosis: You have not been diagnosed with dementia
  2. Your Age: You are 60 years old, or older.
  3. Your Health: You are in good health, with no other medical conditions that might affect the study (such as epilepsy, coronary heart disease, or a current serious infection/illness). You are safe to have MRI scans (e.g. you have no metal in your body) and the other study investigations.
  4. Your Study Partner: You must have a reliable friend of family member who knows you well and you see regularly, who can also take part to provide us with information on how you are doing.
  5. Your Time: You must do your best to attend all your study visits, and follow the rules of the study until it ends.

Study Length: 52 weeks

Number of appointments: A minimum of 8 visits

More information on the trial can be found on the DPUK website.

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NDN Principal Investigator: Dr Catherine Pennington
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NDN Study Lead: Marian Montanha

To find out more about this research study, please contact:
loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot
0131 537 3804

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Neuroprogressive & Dementia Research Network Office

Old Pharmacy Building
Western General Hospital
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU

Email: loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot

Telephone: 0131 537 3804

ABOUT US

The NRS Neuroprogressive Disease and Dementia Network team in NHS Lothian conduct commercial and investigator led studies for: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Multiple System Atrophy.

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