MRI Study of Aging and the Brain - Clinical Trial

What is the Purpose of this Study?

We are doing this study to learn how normal, healthy aging affects attention, perception, memory, and decision-making abilities. We also want to know which regions of the brain contribute to these abilities.

What is the Condition Being Studied?

Healthy Aging Affecting Brain Cognition in People 18-79 Years of Age

Who Can Participate in the Study?

Adults ages 18-79 who:

  • Have no history of brain injury
  • Are not color blind
  • Have normal or corrected vision (glasses/contact lenses are okay)
  • Do not use antidepressant, anti-psychotic, or mood stabilizing medications
  • Have no metal in their bodies (includes dental work)
Age Group
Adults

What is Involved?

If you join this study, you will visit our clinic for 2 study sessions that last up to 2.5 hours.

During the first session, you will:

  • Answer questionnaires
  • Have cognitive testing done

During the second session, you will have an MRI scan of your brain.

Participants will be compensated for their time. If you're interested, please click the link to fill out our prescreening survey: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=PLX8MYDXFK

Study Details

Full Title
Neuroimaging of Visual Attention in Aging
Principal Investigator
David Madden
Protocol Number
IRB: PRO00031451
Phase
Phase N/A
Enrollment Status
Open for Enrollment
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