Westlake aging study for memory and thinking
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how aging affects memory and thinking in Chinese adults. It may help understand conditions like Alzheimer's or other dementias and could lead to better care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 90 years old.
- You have a companion who can help with assessments and speaks Chinese.
- You are willing to regularly fill out surveys and have physical exams.
- Your memory and thinking abilities fit one of the groups studied: healthy, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, or Lewy body dementia / Parkinson's dementia.
- You do not have major medical problems like cancer, epilepsy, or a serious mental health condition.
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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