Diverse Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Diverse VCID): White Matter Lesion Etiology of Dementia in Diverse Populations

Diverse Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (Diverse VCID): White Matter Lesion Etiology of Dementia in Diverse Populations
Recruiting
65-90 years
All
Phase N/A
108 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to better understand how blood vessel health impacts your thinking. The study is interested in the brains white matter, which is involved in the movement of messages and impulses throughout the brain. The study is run out of the University of California Davis and is sponsored by the NIH. The study is unique because the participants will be 1/3 Hispanic, 1/3 Black and 1/3 White. Unfortunately at the moment a majority of Alzheimers Disease and aging data is focused on white populations. This study is working to address the disparity in representation. 

Detailed description of study

The study is a twin study to the Aging Brain Cohort (ABC) study, so participants who choose to participate are coenrolled in both the ABC and VCID study. Each year you will come in for an annual ABC visit which includes questionnaires, cognitive testing and a brief neurological exam. You will then come in for a second visit which will include an MRI, blood draw and questionnaires for the VCID study. The VCID study will last three years, requiring three visits over the time period of the study. 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Diverse Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, DVCID
  • Age: Between 65 Years - 90 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion criteria: 

Identify as Black or Hispanic/Lantinx 
Worried or believe that you have problems with your memory or thinking 
Able to complete an MRI scan 
Able to commit to 3 years of visits

Updated on 22 Aug 2024. Study ID: 849130

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