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Dementia Research Study

Researchers at the University of Michigan are conducting a study to explore how daily experiences and sleep patterns influence well-being and brain health in couples living with dementia.

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Fast Facts

Ages 60+

You or Your Partner Have Symptoms of Dementia

Live with Your Partner

Compensation Provided

Study Background

University of Michigan researchers are studying how daily experiences and sleep patterns impact well-being and brain health in couples living with dementia.

The University of Michigan is studying how daily experiences and sleep patterns affect well-being and brain health in couples where one partner has dementia symptoms, with or without a diagnosis. This research seeks to determine better ways to support these couples.

Most participation will occur via phone and video, with visits to Ann Arbor required at the start and at one- and two-year follow-ups. Couples aged 60+ are invited to join this study and help us learn more about supporting couples living with dementia.

Join our compensated study today!

Study Background

University of Michigan researchers are studying how daily experiences and sleep patterns impact well-being and brain health in couples living with dementia.

The University of Michigan is studying how daily experiences and sleep patterns affect well-being and brain health in couples where one partner has dementia symptoms, with or without a diagnosis. This research seeks to determine better ways to support these couples.

Most participation will occur via phone and video, with visits to Ann Arbor required at the start and at one- and two-year follow-ups. Couples aged 60+ are invited to join this study and help us learn more about supporting couples living with dementia.

Join our compensated study today!
See if You are Eligible

Additional Information

This study is being done to better understand how daily experiences and sleep patterns affect well-being and brain health in couples living with dementia. Through this study, researchers will learn more about better ways to support these couples.

You or someone you know may qualify for this study if the following criteria are met.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Couples ages 60+
  • Living with your partner
  • You or your partner have symptoms of dementia
  • Live in Michigan

If you or someone you know participates in this study, here is what you can expect:

  1. Initial Phone Interview: Both partners will complete a 60-minute phone interview. This interview will be repeated one and two years later.

  2. Cognitive Assessment: Each partner will complete a 60-minute in-person cognitive assessment, which will also be repeated one and two years after the initial assessment.

  3. Study Procedures Review: After the initial interview, both partners will have a brief phone or video call to review the study procedures.

  4. 7-Day Smartphone Survey & Wrist Monitor: For seven consecutive days after the initial interview, both partners will complete five short smartphone surveys each day and wear a wrist activity monitor (similar to a watch).

  5. Check-In Calls: Two brief check-in calls will take place at 6 months and 18 months after the initial interview.

Phone interviews and cognitive assessments may take place on different days for each partner, but the smartphone surveys and wrist activity monitor must be completed on the same days for both partners. If you are unable to complete an interview or assessment, you can schedule another time to finish. All interviews, cognitive assessments, and check-in calls will be audio recorded, which is a required part of the study.

Each participant will receive up to $370 ($740 per couple) for participating in this study. Checks will be distributed as couples complete each portion of the study.

The only cost to you is the cost of travel to Ann Arbor, MI for your cognitive assessments unless previously discussed with the study team. If you have any concerns regarding your ability to attend your cognitive assessment appointment, you may contact the study team to request travel assistance.

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