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FAST

Feasibility and Acceptability of Scalable Tests Brain study

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Project Details

Start Date
February 2025

Status
Open to Recruitment

Principal Investigator
Jessica Crossan

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 a blood test and some online cognitive assessments.

Can I Join This Study?

To take part in this medical trial, you must meet these 4 requirements:

  1. Your Diagnosis: You can take part if you are cognitively healthy OR have been diagnosed with dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment by your GP or at a memory clinic.
  2. Your Age: You are 50 years old, or older.
  3. Your Permission: You must be able to understand what happens in the study and sign a form (called informed consent) to say you agree to join.
  4. 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: 3 visits

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

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NDN Principal Investigator: Jessica Crossan
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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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