Healthy Aging

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Summary

  • Study director: Bruce Miller, MD and Joel Kramer, PsyD
  • Sponsor: Larry L. Hillblom Network
  • Recruiting?: Yes
  • Official study title: Hillblom Aging Network
  • Conditions studied: Healthy aging
  • Purpose: This is a longitudinal study looking at the effects of aging on cognition in older adults. The purpose of the study is to 1) gain a better understanding of what healthy aging is, and 2) identify the earliest changes associated with degenerative brain disease. This study also refers healthy volunteers to other projects they may be eligible for within the Memory and Aging Center.

Eligibility

  • Inclusion criteria: Aged 60-100 with minor or no memory problems
  • Exclusion criteria: Significant memory problems or diagnosis of a neurodegenerative disease

What is Involved?

  • Testing: A neurological examination, cognitive testing, blood draw for genetics studies, interview with a study partner (someone who knows you well and can comment on any changes over time in your memory, thinking, personality, or behavior), brain MRI and yearly follow-up appointments
  • Frequency of visits: 3-4 visits (12-16 hours total) of your time within a three month period, every year, for five years
  • Materials needed prior to evaluation: None
  • Costs: No costs will be charged for any of the study procedures. Parking will be validated for Millberry Parking Garage at UCSF for all study visits. There is no monetary compensation for participation.

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