Currently Recruiting Studies

Wearable Technology to Assess Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Grocery Shopping)

This research study by Dr. Keith Cole, in the Physical Therapy Program, is working with a team to understand how cognition effects our ability to move while grocery shopping. His team is looking for participants with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment as well as cognitively healthy older adults.

You may be eligible to participate if you are also:

  1. Between the ages of 60-75.
  2. Do not have any mobility issues, sensory loss, other neurologic disorders (e.g. stroke, MS), and no heart attack in the past 1 year.
  3. Have been grocery shopping at least twice in the past three months.
  4. Have a close family member or friend willing to answer a few short questions about your ability to complete routine daily activities. 

The study lasts approximately 2 hours. You will take three surveys, an iPad test assessing cognition, and complete a simulated grocery shopping tasks while wearing sensors. You will be compensated for study participation and parking. 

For more information: call 202-994-7168, or email NMCLab@gwu.edu

 

Black Male Dementia Caregiver Burden Study

This research study at the George Washington University is investigating the cognitive and physiological effects of Black American caregivers. 

You may be eligible to participate if: 

           - You are an adult Black male between the ages of 30-85

           - You are a non-caregiver or caregiver

           - If you are a caregiver, you are caring for a family member or loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia 

           - You agree to participate in the study 

The study involves: 

           - Questionnaires and surveys about health, sleep, and stress (~2 hours) 

           - Saliva samples 

           - Memory and thinking tests

           - Compensation of up to $125 and travel reimbursement 

           - Majority of the study can be completed over the telephone 

For more information, call (202) 994-1728 or email rwturnerlab@gwu.edu

Our Institute intends to be a home for sharing ideas in brain health and dementia research. We are always looking for collaborators. Please reach out or email us at brainhealth@gwu.edu.