Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to learn how normal, healthy aging affects attention, perception, memory, and decision-making abilities. We also want to know which regions of the brain contribute to these abilities.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18-79 who:<ul>
<li>Have no history of brain injury</li>
<li>Are not color blind</li>
<li>Have normal or corrected vision (glasses/contact lenses are okay)</li>
<li>Do not use antidepressant, anti-psychotic, or mood stabilizing medications</li>
<li>Have no metal in their bodies (includes dental work)</li></ul>
<li>Have no history of brain injury</li>
<li>Are not color blind</li>
<li>Have normal or corrected vision (glasses/contact lenses are okay)</li>
<li>Do not use antidepressant, anti-psychotic, or mood stabilizing medications</li>
<li>Have no metal in their bodies (includes dental work)</li></ul>
Age Range
18-79
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
If you join this study, you will visit our clinic for 2 study sessions that last up to 2.5 hours.
During the first session, you will:<ul>
<li>Answer questionnaires</li>
<li>Have cognitive testing done</li></ul>
During the second session, you will have an MRI scan of your brain.
Participants will be compensated for their time. If you're interested, please click the link to fill out our prescreening survey: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=PLX8MYDXFK
During the first session, you will:<ul>
<li>Answer questionnaires</li>
<li>Have cognitive testing done</li></ul>
During the second session, you will have an MRI scan of your brain.
Participants will be compensated for their time. If you're interested, please click the link to fill out our prescreening survey: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=PLX8MYDXFK
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Weekends
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Neuroimaging of Visual Attention in Aging
Study Website
Principal Investigator
David
Madden
Protocol Number
PRO00031451
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment