Memory Study for Seniors Aged 65-80

Neurobiological Mechanisms of Aging and Stress on Prospective Navigation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Aging Anxiety Memory Impairment
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
65 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
85 (estimated)
Sponsor
Georgia Institute of Technology · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults aged 65 to 80 who can attend group testing sessions at Georgia Tech. Participants will take part in memory and navigation tasks to help researchers understand how aging affects memory and stress response.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Beta-blockers
Rules you out Multiple SclerosisSickle Cell AnemiaUntreated Diabetes

You may be able to join if

  • I am aged 65 to 80
  • I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • I speak fluent English
  • I am willing to come to Georgia Tech for testing

You may not be able to join if

  • I have epilepsy
  • I have dementia
  • I have Parkinson's disease
  • I have a history of stroke or seizure
  • I have a psychiatric disorder
  • I have untreated depression or emotional conditions
  • I have uncontrolled high or low blood pressure
  • I regularly use illegal or psychoactive drugs

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Two hallmarks of both healthy aging and age-related disease are 1) memory and navigational deficits, particularly in orienting towards goal locations and planning how to navigate to them, and 2) increased susceptibility to stress and altered regulation of the stress response. However, there are marked individual differences in these age-related changes. The investigators' proposal will help charac…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion 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. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals will be carefully screened using IRB-approved procedures for safety contraindications …
Contacts

Thackery I Brown, Ph.D.

404-894-1123

thackery.brown@psych.gatech.edu

CONTACT

Scott Moffat, Ph.D.

404-894-6772

scott.moffat@psych.gatech.edu

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