Artery stiffness test for memory disorders
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the stiffness of your carotid artery (the main artery in your neck) relates to memory problems. It involves a brain MRI that you may already have planned, and results could help doctors better understand certain types of dementia.
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Who can take part
- You must be 70 years old or older.
- You must be seeing a memory specialist (neurologist or geriatrician).
- You need to have had a brain MRI within the past year, or one is planned as part of your memory checkup.
- You have Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, or just memory complaints without a clear dementia diagnosis.
- You or a family member you trust must agree to join the study.
- You must have health insurance.
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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