Social connections and brain health in memory decline
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how being socially isolated or socially active affects memory and brain health in people who feel their thinking is getting worse. You may join if you notice a slow decline in memory or thinking, but otherwise have normal test results.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 85 years old.
- You feel your memory or thinking has been slowly getting worse (but not due to a sudden event).
- You have no serious health conditions like severe heart disease, diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or a psychiatric disorder.
- You do not have metal implants, a pacemaker, or claustrophobia (to allow brain imaging).
- You are not currently in another cognition study and have no history of drug or alcohol dependence in the last 6 months.
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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