Brain imaging study of memory changes
This study looks at how the brain stores and changes memories over time, using brain scans and a daily computer typing task. If you join, you will help researchers understand memory changes, which may lead to better ways to support memory health in the future.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older (the study especially needs people aged 60 and above).
- You should have no major memory or thinking problems — you will take a short memory test to check.
- You must be able to use both index and middle fingers to type on a standard computer keyboard.
- You should not have had a stroke, brain tumor, head injury, or serious neurological condition.
- You must be able to have an MRI (no metal in your head or neck, no pacemaker, and not severely claustrophobic).
- You should not be taking certain medicines that could affect learning (like carbamazepine or rivastigmine).
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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