Aging and Memory Loss Study in China
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how aging affects memory and thinking. It uses brain scans, a spinal tap, and other tests to understand cognitive decline better.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to give informed consent, or have a legal representative who can do so for you.
- You need to be able to take part in the tests, either on your own or with help.
- You must be willing to have tests like brain scans (MRI, PET), an EEG (brain wave test), a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), and organ function checks.
- You must agree to come back for follow-up visits.
- You cannot have a serious advanced illness like cancer or an autoimmune disease at the start of the study.
- You cannot have a substance abuse problem.
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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