Clinical trial for Aging
Official title Neurobiological Mechanisms of Aging and Stress on Prospective Navigation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03896529
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The researchers want to find out if stress makes it harder for people to plan routes and remember details about future locations.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for older adults who may have changes in memory or navigation skills.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to a stress group or a control group. They will complete a virtual navigation task and undergo brain scans to see how their thinking changes.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or the number of visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- adults 65-80
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- who speak fluent English
- willing to come to Georgia Tech to participate in group testing sessions.
You likely can't join if
- Individuals will be carefully screened using IRB-approved procedures for safety contraindications to MRI and electrical shock stimulation
- Epilepsy
- Dementia
- Parkinson's disease
- history of stroke or seizure
- psychiatric disorders
See the full eligibility criteria
- adults 65-80
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- who speak fluent English
- willing to come to Georgia Tech to participate in group testing sessions.
- Individuals will be carefully screened using IRB-approved procedures for safety contraindications to MRI and electrical shock stimulation
- Epilepsy
- Dementia
- Parkinson's disease
- history of stroke or seizure
- psychiatric disorders
- untreated depression or emotional conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Multiple Sclerosis
- uncontrolled hyper- or hypo-tension
- untreated Diabetes
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- regularly use illegal or psychoactive drugs (e.g., cocaine, alcohol abuse, etc).
- Additionally, individuals scoring \< 3 on WAIS-R forward span, \< 2 on WAIS-R backward span, and failing to name more than 2 vegetable names will be excluded from the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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