PENSA+: Extended lifestyle program to protect memory in APOE ε4 carriers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study offers an extended follow-up for people who completed the earlier PENSA lifestyle program. It's designed for carriers of the APOE-ε4 gene variant and aims to see if healthy habits can help protect memory and thinking skills over a longer time.
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Who can take part
- You must have completed the earlier PENSA study.
- You cannot have a diagnosis of dementia.
- You must not live in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
- You must be able to make your own decisions about participating (provide informed consent).
- You cannot be currently participating in another interventional clinical trial, or have done so within the last 3 months (unless the study team says it's okay).
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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