Study of brain changes in memory and thinking with aging
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study follows people with normal thinking, early memory problems, or Alzheimer's disease to understand how the brain changes over time. Researchers will use smell tests, blood work, and memory testing to learn more about these conditions and potentially help future treatments.
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Who can take part
- Age 55 or older at study start
- Have a study partner (friend or family) who knows you well and can attend visits with you
- Willing to do smell testing, nose brushing, blood draws, and memory tests
- English-fluent and able to see/hear well enough for cognitive testing
- No recent major psychiatric illness, active substance use, or unstable medications
- Commit to multiple study visits over the full study period
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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