Targeting Lewy Bodies Specific Pathology Using Biomarkers
| Sponsor: |
NIH |
| Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
| Study Length: |
4 Years |
| Clinic Visits: |
6 |
| IRB Number: |
AAAR0701 |
| Contact: |
Helen Mejia-Santana: 212-305-9183 / hm28@cumc.columbia.edu |
The aim of this study is to develop better biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of Lewy Body disorders. In particular, there is a need to understand how the contribution of coexisting Alzheimer's disease may affect the diagnosis and clinical course of Lewy Body disorders. This study will recruit a group of individuals with Lewy Body disorders causing cognitive impairment or dementia. Participants will have up to 4-5 visits over 3.5 years. Participants will have a comprehensive neurological evaluation, cognitive and behavior tests, and will donate blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid samples.
This study is closed
Investigator
Karen Marder, MD, MPH
| Have you been diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) or Parkinson's disease with cognitive changes? |
Yes |
No |
| Do you speak English or Spanish? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you able to provide consent to participate in the study at the first visit? |
Yes |
No |
| Are you 18 or older? |
Yes |
No |