Research Study

Characterization of Dementia Due to Mixed Alzheimer and Subcortical Vascular Pathology
Principal Investigator 
Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung

Overview

Body Locations and Systems 
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia
Diagnosis and Therapy 
MRI Scans
Disorders and Conditions 
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Dementia
Health Conditions 
Alzheimer Disease;Dementia
Status 
Closed for Recruitment
Study Start/End 
Jan 1, 2014 to Sep 14, 2018
Locations 
UBC Hospital
Name/Title 
Eloise Nicklin, Research Coordinator
Phone 
604-822-0324
Email Address 
eloise.nicklin@vch.ca
Purpose of Study 

The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical, cognitive, motor, brain imaging, genetic and biochemical biomarker characteristics of Alzheimer disease (AD), subcortical vascular disease (SVaD) and mixed dementia (AD + sVaD).

Eligibility 

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Those with moderate dementia
  • Must have adequate hearing, vision, and language abilities to complete study assessments
Disclaimer 

Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific clinical research trials only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.