Purpose

This research study for people ages 55-90, with and without memory complaints, includes medical evaluation by physicians who specialize in memory disorders and neuropsychological testing to assess memory & intellectual functions. Medical evaluation and neuropsychological testing with close monitoring will take place annually for 7 years. At the initial visit only, an MRI scan, two PET scans and a lumbar puncture will be performed. Participants are reimbursed $150 for both PET scans, $50 for the MRI scan, and $100 for the lumbar puncture. Participants may also be compensated for time and travel. For more information, please call 212-543-5025.

Type of Study: Observational Type
Setting of Study: outpatient
Clinical Trials.gov number: 
Providing Clinical Treatment?: No
Care is provided in languages: English and Spanish

Study Activities

Filling Out Forms
Blood Samples
Blood Samples for DNA
PET Scan
MRI Scan
Provides Payment: Reimbursement for transportation
Provides Payment: Compensation for study related procedures

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study: 55 Years - 90 Years
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
This study is recruiting Healthy Volunteers.

Criteria

Location: 1051 Riverside Drive Unit 126 New York, NY 10032
Clinic: Memory Disorders Clinic
Division: Biological Psychiatry

Study chairs or principal investigators:
Davangere P. Devanand M.D., Principal Investigator

Co-investigators:
Gregory Pelton,
Richard Mayeux,