By examining pain processing in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, our team hopes to inform future pain assessment, treatment, and care for Alzheimer’s patients.

Participants may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 60+
• Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
• Have a caregiver or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

• No history of stroke with continued sensory difficulties
• No neuropathy in the arms or hands (symptoms like tingling, weakness, or pain)
• Not taking insulin
• No unstable cardiovascular disorder
• No substance abuse disorder in the past 6 months
• English speaking and verbal
• No diagnosis of schizophrenia or unstable major psychiatric disorders (ex. major depression or bipolar disorder)
• No uncontrolled high blood pressure
• No brain cancer or known brain metastasis

Participants and their caregiver’s participation will involve the following:

• Initial Screening (roughly 5 minutes)
• Consent call (if pass the initial screening, roughly 45 minutes)
• Optional in-person testing using heat and pressure sensation (if consents, roughly 1 hour)
• 1 weekly phone call for 6 continuous weeks asking health and pain-related questions

Participants and caregivers will be compensated $250 each in gift cards.

There is no cost for you to participate in the research study.