Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Studies related to Alzheimers disease

Current as of 6/19/2013

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Overview

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African American Alzheimer's Disease Study

    Looking for:

    • People with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s who have more than minor memory problems
    • The spouse of an individual with Alzheimer's disease
    • Anyone over 60 without memory problems as part of the comparison group

    Compensation:

    Compensation for your time will be provided.

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Alzheimers Disease Studies

    Looking for:

    Two types of participants:

    • Individuals diagnosed with AD
    • Individuals over 60 with no memory loss and no family history of AD

    Compensation:

    none

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Brain Imaging Study of Adults with Down Syndrome

    Looking for:

    Adults with Down syndrome between 30 and 75 years old

    Compensation:

    $20/hour for study tasks.

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Brain Imaging Study of New Methods for Identifying Alzheimer Disease

    Looking for:

    Adults in 3 groups:

    • 50 years and older with memory problems or Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • 65 and older who have mild/early-stage Alzheimer Disease
    • 65 and older with NO memory problems or diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

    Compensation:

    $20 per hour: The study will take approximately 9 hours total, which can be spaced out over 2, 3 or 4 days, at your convenience.

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