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Music or Silence in the Aging Brain

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

This research study explores the impact of music on brain activation and performance.

What will participants have to do?

  • Complete cognitive tasks while listening to music
  • Wear a headband to record brain activity.

Requirements:

  • You are 60+ years old
  • You are willing to commit to a 1 hour in-person session

Fill out the Studies Interest Form for more information.

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MRI Study of Sugar in the Brain

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

How does your brain turn sugar into energy?

This study is seeking healthy people to participate in an MRI study to help them learn more about how the brain turns sugar into energy.

Participation includes:

  • Physical exam
  • Blood work
  • A sugary beverage
  • IV sugar infusion

You may be eligible if you are:

  • Age 18-45 years old
  • Have a BMI of 18.5-25 kg/m² or BMI 30-40 kg/m²
  • Not taking prescription medications besides contraception or levothyroxine

You can receive compensation up to $425 depending on level of participation.

Fill out the Studies Interest Form for more information.

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Eyes and Memory Study

Posted on by Manda Hufstedler

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.