Alzheimer’s Research UK has funded over £15.1 million of research to revolutionise our understanding of different types of frontotemporal dementia, including those linked to PPA, and so paving the way towards a cure.

People diagnosed with PPA, and other types of dementia can take part in research studies. People living with dementia have a vital role to play in helping scientists understand more about dementia, and to test new treatments, therapies and methods of diagnosis. Find more information about taking part in research here.

You can register to find out which research studies you may be suitable to take part in via Join Dementia Research.

Our research is gaining new insights into the proteins that build up in the brain and how these damage nerve cells as well as taking these discoveries into drug discovery programmes to develop new treatments.

We have now funded over £64 million of pioneering research to help advance the understanding of all types of dementia, discovering new ways to diagnose, prevent and treat the diseases that cause dementia. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, and investing in research to make breakthroughs possible.

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Research projects

Treating hearing loss in people at a high risk of dementia

Researchers at the University College London are developing a pilot trial to ensure people with hearing loss and mild cognitive dementia start and continue to use hearing aids. They will follow-up to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing the risk of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia with Lewy bodies / Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease / Frontotemporal dementia / Posterior cortical atrophy / Primary progressive aphasia / Vascular dementia

Looking into head injury and dementia

Research at Imperial College London is exploring the link between head injury and dementia

Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia with Lewy bodies / Frontotemporal dementia / Posterior cortical atrophy / Primary progressive aphasia

Can we reduce the risk of dementia in the over 75’s?

Researchers at the University of Cambridge are exploring an whether an internet based intervention could encourage healthy lifestyle changes in people aged over 75, who are at a higher risk of developing dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia with Lewy bodies / Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease / Frontotemporal dementia / Posterior cortical atrophy / Primary progressive aphasia / Vascular dementia

Can we get higher risk adults to eat well and exercise?

Researchers at the University of East Anglia are exploring the effects of exercise and Mediterranean style diet on dementia risk. This project is now complete and we are awaiting the results.

Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia with Lewy bodies / Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease / Frontotemporal dementia / Posterior cortical atrophy / Primary progressive aphasia

Building a tool to predict dementia risk

Researchers at the University of Manchester are developing a tool that could be used to identify people who would benefit from early preventative measures and develop personalised information to help individuals reduce their risk of dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia with Lewy bodies / Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease / Frontotemporal dementia / Posterior cortical atrophy / Primary progressive aphasia / Vascular dementia

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Dementia Research Infoline

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