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Deep and Frequent Phenotyping Study <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

DFP: Combinatorial Biomarkers for Dementia Experimental Medicine<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Project Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start Date
June 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Status
Closed to Recruitment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Investigator
Dr <\/a>Catherine <\/a>Pennington<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NDN Study Lead
Marian Montanha<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Research Site
Western General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This research study is trying to better understand a person\u2019s risk for developing Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/strong>, using digital cognitive assessments and blood tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Happens In This Study?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will take part in several physical and cognitive assessments, as well as scans and blood tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Join This Study?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take part in this medical trial, you must meet these 5 requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Your Diagnosis:<\/strong> You have not been diagnosed with dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your Age:<\/strong> You are 60 years old, or older<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your Health:<\/strong> You are in good health<\/strong>, 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your Study Partner:<\/strong> You must have a reliable friend of family member<\/strong> who knows you well and you see regularly, who can also take part to provide us with information on how you are doing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Your Time:<\/strong> You must do your best to attend all your study visits, and follow the rules of the study until it ends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Study Length<\/strong>: 52 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Number of appointments<\/strong>: A minimum of 8 visits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    More information on the trial can be found on the DPUK website.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n