Optical brain scanning to study memory and thinking
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses brain “optical” and possibly MRI scans to understand how thinking and memory work in people with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or mild memory problems. It may help researchers find better ways to measure brain changes and cognition over time.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of probable Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s/Lewy body causes
- If you are cognitively normal: your thinking matches your age and education, with an MMSE score above 26
- You can complete the study tasks in English (you understand and can answer in English)
- If required for your group: you have an informant (family or carer) who can be present during testing
- You do not have severe dementia and you can participate in testing
- You do not have an MRI-blocking issue if MRI is planned (for example certain implants like pacemakers)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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