Are you an African American man or woman who is noticing mild changes in your memory or thinking? Do you have a family member or close friend who can accompany you on study visits? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help identify memory problems at the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
What you’ll do
The initial evaluation takes about 4 hours and includes a physical exam, blood draw, a review of your medications, and paper and pencil memory testing. Participants will return each year for a 2-4 hour visit.
Who the researchers are looking for
Are you an African American man or woman who is noticing mild changes in your memory or thinking? Do you have a family member or close friend who can accompany you on study visits? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help identify memory problems at the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.
Time and reward
Advertised reward
$25–$200 · Participants will receive $200 and study partners will receive $100 for participating in the initial
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