NIH R01 · 2025
Automated speech assessment for diagnosis of FTD spectrum disorders
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRDs) are major causes of death and disability in the United States, with the number of adults with ADRDs projected to reach 13 million by 2050. Among these, the frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) spectrum disorders are among the most common causes of dementia in younger individuals (<60y), resulting in high social and economic burden. Diagnosis of FTD is challenging, typically requiring subspeciality expertise that is not widely available in a timely manner. Many FTD spectrum disorders manifest in speech, and speech changes can help differentiate FTD subtypes. Prior research supports the clinical utility of speech-based…
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