RecruitingNCT05372172

Tennessee Alzheimer's Project


Sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Oct 27, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary objective of the Vanderbilt Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (VADRC) is to provide local and national researchers with access to a well-characterized and diverse clinical cohort, including participant referrals, biosamples, clinical data, and neuroimaging data. The VADRC Clinical Core will create an infrastructure to support research efforts of both local and national investigator studies to develop early detection, prevention, and treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease. The Clinical Core intends to enroll up to 1000 participants, including individuals who are cognitively unimpaired, have mild cognitive impairment, or have Alzheimer's disease. This cohort of about 1000 participants will be called the Tennessee Alzheimer's Project. Participants will be seen annually for comprehensive clinical characterization and then referred to other studies to enhance Alzheimer's disease research activities.


Eligibility

Min Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This is the Tennessee Alzheimer's Project, a research study that follows adults aged 60 and older to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Participants will undergo brain imaging, memory testing, and blood draws over several years. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 60 or older - You are cognitively unimpaired, have mild cognitive impairment, or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease - You speak English - You can make your own decisions about participating - You have a reliable study partner (someone who knows you well and can attend some visits) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have no study partner available - You have a history of serious psychiatric illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), neurological illness (epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis), or significant head injury - You cannot have an MRI (e.g., due to claustrophobia or metal in your body) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERnone, observational study

none, observational study


Locations(1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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