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ACTIVE STUDY: Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR) Pre-Screening and Intake Assessment

Approval Status: Approved
Number: 148
Submission Date November 19, 2024
Is this study IRB-Approved? Yes
Date of NEXT IRB Review: [294]
Full Study Name: Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR) Pre-Screening and Intake Assessment
Short Study Name: DECCAR Registry
College / Affiliation College of Health Sciences
Relevant Research Categories [328]
Location of Study: University of Delaware STAR Campus, 540 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713
Description of Study:

The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR) supports a number of research studies related to aging, cognition, brain health, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia. The objective of this study is to establish a shared intake procedure and registry for storage of common data elements useful in determining eligibility for these studies.

Will participants be compensated for participation?
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals are eligible if they are 45 years of age or older, live within a 2-hour drive of University of Delaware, be able to speak and understand spoken English, not have significant cognitive problems that impact the capacity to provide informed consent, and be free from the following health conditions: stroke or brain hemorrhage, autoimmune conditions that affect cognition (e.g., multiple sclerosis), brain tumor, progressive neurological disorders not related to Alzheimer’s or dementias (e.g., Parkinsons, Huntingtons), developmental or genetic conditions causing cognitive delays (e.g., Down syndrome), substance use disorder within the last 12 months, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and hydrocephalus.

“How to Apply” Description:

Submit an interest form.

How to Apply Link: https://sites.udel.edu/memory-research/research/registry/
How to Apply Email:
Contact Name: Corrine
Contact Last Cohen
Contact Email: cseeley@udel.edu
Phone:
PI Name: Matthew
PI Last Cohen
PI Email: mlcohen@udel.edu