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MGH BRAINS Program
Enrollment for this study is expected to close on Monday, June 2, 2025
Overview
What we are studying
We want to learn more about brain aging in healthy adults, and what factors may contribute to brain health.
Why it is important
Through this study, we will look at cognitive performance, psychosocial variables, and health behaviors to shed light on some of the factors that may help promote resilience to brain aging and resistance to the development of disease-related pathologies.
What we hope to accomplish
We hope to learn more about brain aging and brain resillience to disease in older adults.
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Principal Investigator
Project Contact
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Caitlin Loxton, Study Coordinator
Who can participate
Healthy adults ages 65-99
Healthy Volunteers
Healthy volunteers are eligible for this study
Healthy older adults
What you may be asked to do
You will be administerd tests of memory, thinking, langauge and/or visual processing abilities. You will also be asked to complete various questionnaires and return annually for followup testing for as long as you are willing.
Project activities may include:
- Survey
Estimated Time Commitment
4 hours
What You May Get
$100 per annaul session completed
Location
Travel
- No travel required
Travel and Parking Details
Additional Information
Funding Source
- Department