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Cognitive Training and Memory Problems

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Cognitive Training and Neuroplasticity in Mild Cognitive Impairment: COGIT-2 trial

Can Crossword Puzzles Help Improve Mild Memory Loss? Seeking volunteers with mild memory loss.

What Does the Study Involve?

  • Memory testing
  • Brain MRI scans
  • Computer brain training with crosswords
  • Compensation for time

Who Is Eligible?
Volunteers are eligible who:

  • Are age 55-89 years
  • Have experienced mild memory loss
  • Do not currently do crossword puzzles on a regular basis

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Memory and Aging Study

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

What is normal memory loss as we get older?
The Memory and Aging Study will identify the biological factors involved in normal brain aging and disease. We need a group of people of different backgrounds to participate in this important research which we hope will have a positive impact in your community.

You may participate if you are:

  • Between ages 25 and 44
  • Willing to attend annual study visits and participate in any or all study procedures:
    • Brain imaging (MRI)
    • Memory evaluations
    • Blood tests
    • Spinal fluid sample

You will be paid for your participation.

In collaboration with:In collaboration with Duke Health, UNC School of Medicine, National Institute on Aging Designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

 

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Eyes and Memory Study

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Non-Invasive Study to Assess Retinal Blood Vessels in the Eyes (iMIND)

We are recruiting cognitively normal adults over 18 years old for a study to take non-invasive pictures of the retina of the eyes.

About the Study

  • Noninvasive pictures will be taken of the retina of the eyes.
  • No x-rays, no eye drops, no eye contact are involved.
  • The study visit takes 30-45 minutes.
  • There will be no charge to you or your insurance.
  • Participants will be compensated.

Who Is Eligible?

  • Cognitively normal
  • 18 years or older

Who Is Not Eligible?

  • Have had prior retina surgery
  • Are not willing to have undilated pictures taken of their eyes
  • Have any of the following:
    • Alzheimer’s disease
    • Dementia
    • Down syndrome
    • Frontotemporal dementia
    • Lewy body dementia
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Parkinson’s disease
    • PTSD
    • Traumatic brain injury
    • Other neurodegenerative condition

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Fill out the Studies Interest Form for more information.