Testing cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the performance of healthy participants on computerized cognitive tasks to gather normative data for early detection of cognitive decline associated with aging. Participants are divided into groups based on age and ethnicity, with assessments conducted over three years to track changes in cognitive performance. The study aims to understand health disparities in cognitive testing and improve the reliability of cognitive assessments across diverse populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Must be able to use computer mouse and touch screen
* Must speak English as a primary language
* Must speak Spanish as a primary language (for Latino participants completing our Spanish translation)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of psychiatric disorder
* History of stroke or transient ischemic attack
* History of substance abuse
* History of medical or sensory disorders that are incompatible with effective testing
* History of traumatic brain injury with hospitalization and extended loss of consciousness
* History of epilepsy
* History of depression or anxiety

Where it's running

• Neurobehavioral Systems, Inc.
  Berkeley, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kathleen Hall, PhD
• Email: clinical_trial_coordinator@neurobs.com
• Phone: 510-214-3176

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.