Corticobasal Degeneration

Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) is a rare neurological disease associated with progressive brain degeneration. The disease, also known as corticobasal ganglionic degeneration, leads to the loss of brain tissue in the cortex, or outer layer of the brain, especially the area in the upper, front section of the brain.

The brain tissue of patients with CBD show cell changes that also appear in patients with two other disorders — frontotemporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy. These changes involve a brain protein called tau and may provide researchers with some initial clues regarding the causes of corticobasal degeneration. Currently, there are no known causes, such as toxins or infections.

Our Approach to Corticobasal Degeneration

As an international leader in the field of dementia disorders, we are actively researching the cause and progression of corticobasal degeneration. This work has led to better patient care through counseling, support and medications to treat symptoms such as memory loss and movement problems.