Study of aging and early thinking changes over time
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows adults 40+ to better understand and track changes in memory and thinking as people age. It groups people with normal thinking, subjective complaints, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s, and vascular (blood vessel) related brain changes to find what predicts progression.
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Who can take part
- Be age 40 or older (50+ for Alzheimer’s group).
- Have the right level of memory/thinking status for one study group (normal, concern, mild impairment, Alzheimer’s, or blood-vessel related impairment).
- Be able to do thinking tests and follow-up visits.
- Agree to sign informed consent (you or your legal guardian if needed).
- Be able to safely get an MRI scan (no MRI-safety issues; able to cooperate).
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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