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Frontotemporal Dementia clinical trials

Every US clinical trial registered for Frontotemporal Dementia — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.

23 US clinical trials · 11 currently recruiting

The research picture

Frontotemporal Dementia has 23 registered US clinical trials, 11 of them open to new participants right now — about 48% of the total.

11
recruiting participants now
48%
of trials open to enrollment
0
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
2
top sponsor: University of Miami

Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

Longitudinal Cognitive Assessment by BoCA

Alzheimer's Light

NCT04114994

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

NYSCF Scientific Discovery Biobank

New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute

NCT06203106

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Retinal Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disease

Duke University

NCT03233646

RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Using the EHR to Advance Genomic Medicine Across a Diverse Health System

University of Pennsylvania

NCT06377033

RECRUITING NA 640 participants

STELLA-FTD: Examination of a Behavior Change Intervention for FTD Family Care Partners

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT06613204

RECRUITING 360 participants

Investigating Complex Neurodegenerative Disorders Related to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

NCT03225144

RECRUITING Phase 1 102 participants

First-in-Human Evaluation of an Astrocytic Glutamate Transporter (EAAT2) PET Tracer in Dementia

David Wilson

NCT05374278

RECRUITING 50 participants

Characterization of Inclusion Body Myopathy Associated With Paget's Disease of Bone and Frontotemporal Dementia (IBMPFD)

University of California, Irvine

NCT01353430

RECRUITING Phase 2 50 participants

Vortioxetine for the Treatment of Mood and Cognitive Symptoms in Frontotemporal Dementia

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06604520

RECRUITING Phase 1 30 participants

A Study of PBFT02 in Participants With FTD and Mutations in the Granulin Precursor (GRN) or C9ORF72 Genes

Passage Bio

NCT04747431

RECRUITING Phase 1 9 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effect of AVB-101, a Gene Therapy Product, in Subjects With a Genetic Sub-type of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD-GRN)

AviadoBio

NCT06064890

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 610 participants

TRIAL READY (Clinical Trial Readiness)

University of Miami

NCT03912987

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 355 participants

A Study of Caregiver Connections Via Technology in Dementia

Mayo Clinic

NCT05779839

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 342 participants

Neurofilament Surveillance Project (NSP)

The Bluefield Project to Cure Frontotemporal Dementia

NCT04516499

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 217 participants

Phenotype, Genotype and Biomarkers 2

University of Miami

NCT04875416

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 85 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DNL593 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD-GRN)

Denali Therapeutics

NCT05262023

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 80 participants

Music, Social Attention, and Dementia

University of California, San Francis

NCT06768996

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 60 participants

A Multi-Modal Remote Monitoring Platform for Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD) Syndromes

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT05956834

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 41 participants

Safety and Therapeutic Potential of the FDA-approved Drug Metformin for C9orf72 ALS/FTD

University of Florida

NCT04220021

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 35 participants

Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of LY3884963 in Patients With Frontotemporal Dementia With Progranulin Mutations (FTD-GRN)

Prevail Therapeutics

NCT04408625

COMPLETED NA 182 participants

A Relational Research Recruitment and Engagement Intervention for Cognitive Aging Research

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT05444244

COMPLETED Phase 1 64 participants

A First in Human Study in Healthy Volunteers and in Participants With Frontotemporal Dementia With Granulin (GRN) Mutation

Alector

NCT03636204

COMPLETED 30 participants

Connectomics in Psychiatric Classification

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT03967535

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 6
Phase 2 2

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Frontotemporal Dementia Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 23 US studies indexed under Frontotemporal Dementia, and 11 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 48% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Frontotemporal Dementia shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 8 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Frontotemporal Dementia is led by University of Miami with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 23 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Frontotemporal Dementia?

PlainTrial tracks 23 US clinical trials for Frontotemporal Dementia, of which 11 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Frontotemporal Dementia?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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