{"id":3210,"date":"2026-08-24T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuroprogressiveanddementianetwork\/?page_id=3210"},"modified":"2026-08-24T13:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:34:04","slug":"sandbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/neuroprogressiveanddementianetwork\/sandbox\/","title":{"rendered":"SANDBOX"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Scalable Assessment of Neurodegenerative Diagnosis via Biomarkers and Online Examination<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

SANDBOX: A study to assess the utility and feasibility of incorporating blood biomarker analysis and digital cognitive testing for optimising Memory Clinic patient flow<\/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
September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Status
Site in Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Investigator
Dr Tom Russ<\/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 how to improve the diagnostic processes in the NHS for Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/strong> dementia by introducing blood-based biomarker tests and digital memory and thinking tasks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

If you are currently waiting to be seen by the NHS Lothian Memory Assessment and Treatment Service, you may be offered the chance to take part in this study. This would give you access to additional tests to investigate your memory or thinking concerns, on top of your standard NHS care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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  1. Your Diagnosis:<\/strong> You must NOT have a diagnosis of dementia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your Age:<\/strong> You are 50 years old, or older<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your Symptoms:<\/strong> You must be on the waiting list to see the NHS Lothian Memory Assessment and Treatment Service to investigate problems with your memory and\/or thinking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your Permission:<\/strong> You must be able to understand what happens in the study and sign a form (called informed consent<\/strong>) to say you agree to join.<\/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>: 1 year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Number of appointments<\/strong>: 3 visits, plus your standard care appointments with NHS Lothian Memory Assessment and Treatment Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

    Meet the Study Team<\/h2>
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    NDN Principal Investigator: <\/strong>Tom Russ<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist & National Clinical Lead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    NDN Study Lead: <\/strong><\/strong>Marian Montanha<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Clinical Studies Officer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    To find out more about this research study, please contact:
    loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot<\/a>
    0131 537 3804<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Funding and Sponsors<\/h2>
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    CONTACT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Neuroprogressive & Dementia Research Network Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Old Pharmacy Building
    Western General Hospital
    Edinburgh
    EH4 2XU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Email: loth.sdcrn@nhs.scot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Telephone: 0131 537 3804<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    ABOUT US<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The NRS Neuroprogressive Disease and Dementia Network team in NHS Lothian conduct commercial and investigator led studies for: Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, Motor Neurone Disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Multiple System Atrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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