ADRC Clinical Cohort (Alzheimer's Disease) - Clinical Trial
What is the Purpose of this Study?
We are doing this study to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and other illnesses of aging (e.g., dementia, mild cognitive impairment [MCI], or other cognition disorders).
People with and without a personal history or family history of Alzheimer's Disease
Who Can Participate in the Study?
Adults, 45-80 who:
-Are be able to read at a 6th grade level
-Are willing to have an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture or PET scan
-Have a study partner
-Those that have a memory problem, or a family history of them, and those who do not
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at ADRC@duke.edu or 919-660-2340.
What is Involved?
This study will ask that you have a study partner. This is usually a family member that can answer questions about your day-to-day activities.
If you choose to join this study, you will:
-Complete 3 study visits in 60 days and then yearly visits after that
-Do brain and thinking tests
-Have physical exams
-Do memory tests
-Complete medical and family history surveys
-Get a brain MRI (image)
-Have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) or PET Scan
At your yearly follow-up visit, you will:
-Do memory testing
-Have a blood test
Study Details
