Indiana Alzheimer Disease Core Center
Study on Memory and Thinking Disorders
Brief description of study.
The purpose of this program is to identify, evaluate, study, and follow persons who have Alzheimer?s disease, those who have other disorders of memory and thinking, and older individuals who have normal memory and thinking.
Detailed description of study
The purpose of this program is to identify, evaluate, study, and follow persons who have Alzheimer?s disease, those who have other disorders of memory and thinking, and older individuals who have normal memory and thinking.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Dementia
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Age: 65 years - 100 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Have normal cognition or mild to moderate memory problems
Have a study partner: a relative or friend of 10+ years who can answer questions about your memory during study visits
Exclusion Criteria
Pregnant or nursing
Major medical or psychiatric conditions
Claustrophobic
This study investigates Alzheimer’s disease, other memory and thinking disorders, and normal memory and thinking in older individuals. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. The study aims to understand these conditions better by observing different groups of people.
Participants will undergo evaluations and assessments to study their memory and thinking abilities. These procedures will help researchers gather information about how memory and thinking disorders affect individuals over time.
- Who can participate: Adults with normal cognition or mild to moderate memory problems can participate. Participants need a study partner, a relative or friend of at least 10 years, to assist during study visits. Participants should not be pregnant, nursing, have major medical or psychiatric conditions, or be claustrophobic.
- Study details: Participants will be evaluated on their memory and thinking abilities with the help of a study partner who can provide information about their memory during visits. A placebo may be used in the study for comparative purposes.