Clinical Core Alzheimer's Disease Core Center (ABC) | Clinical Research Studies Listing

Recruiting

75 years - 100 years

All

Phase N/A

1 Location

Brief description of study

The study is at the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania and is under the direction of David Wolk, M.D.. We are currently recruiting normal control participants ages 75 years and older. The purpose of this study is to collect, store and analyze cognitive data and biological samples, such as blood and MRI imaging, from individuals without symptoms of memory loss and/or dementia. Our goal is to improve our understanding of age-associated brain changes and our ability to diagnosis and treat brain diseases. You may be asked to participate in other imaging protocols.

Detailed description of study

Recruitment of subjects is accomplished by identifying cognitively normal individuals. STUDY PROCEDURES: If you are eligible and agree to participate in this study you will give a medical history, and have a physical and neurological exam. This will include a description of any medical problems you have now, or have had in the past, a list of medications you are currently taking (including non-prescription medications and vitamins). Information will also be obtained from a person (study partner) whom you designate to speak for you and who knows you well. the study partner is required for every annual visit. In addition, the study partner may be asked to complete some assessments and questionnaires . You will have a 40 to 60 minute paper and pencil test, which will assess your memory, thinking and other problem-solving abilities. You will return once a year for a re-evaluation. During your return visits, you will report any health related changes that have occurred since your last examination. In addition, you will have a follow up physical and neurological exam and repeat the 40 to 60 minute paper and pencil test. In addition, health information will be obtained from your designated study partner during each annual visit.

Following your annual visit you will be contacted to schedule your MRI within 6 months of your initial date.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

Conditions: Normal Controls
Age: 75 years - 100 years
Gender: All

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 068200

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