Alzheimer's Disease Risk Research Study
Researchers at Florida International University are conducting a study on the relationship between sleep, thinking, behavior, and gut health in adults ages 40–60 to help advance research on Alzheimer’s disease.
Fast Facts
Have a Family Member With Alzheimer's Disease (Mother, Father, Brother, or Sister)
40-60
Years Old
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in
Miami-Dade & Broward Counties
Study Background
Researchers are investigating the relationship between sleep, thinking, and the gut in adults who have first-degree relatives (mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters) diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Individuals with a first-degree relative diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are at a higher risk of developing the condition themselves. Understanding the connection between sleep, thinking, and gut health is crucial to identifying risk factors and disease outcomes.
With your help, researchers hope their findings will contribute to a better understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease develops and affects people. Alzheimer’s disease currently has no cure, and this study aims to explore potential biological and cognitive factors that may influence its progression.
Study Background
Researchers are investigating the relationship between sleep, thinking, and the gut in adults who have first-degree relatives (mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters) diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Individuals with a first-degree relative diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease are at a higher risk of developing the condition themselves. Understanding the connection between sleep, thinking, and gut health is crucial to identifying risk factors and disease outcomes.
With your help, researchers hope their findings will contribute to a better understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease develops and affects people. Alzheimer’s disease currently has no cure, and this study aims to explore potential biological and cognitive factors that may influence its progression.
Additional Information
This study will explore the relationship between the gut, sleep, and thinking. Lifestyle factors such as diet and sleep may influence the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of this study is to better understand how these factors relate to brain and gut health in adults who have a mother, father, brother, or sister diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Latino
- Ages 40-60 years old
- Have a family member with Alzheimer’s disease (mother, father, brother, or sister)
- Willing to complete an online survey, online thinking assessment, wear a sleep and physical activity monitor
- Willing to collect 3 saliva samples and 2 stool samples in the privacy of your home
- Not diagnosed with sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing
A member of the study team will visit your home to provide instructions and collect information. Participation includes wearing an activity monitor on your wrist for one week, 24 hours a day, to track sleep and physical activity.
You may earn up to $150 in Amazon e-gift cards for completing all study tasks.
We will invite you to enroll again next year, and you will have the opportunity to receive up to $150 in Amazon e-gift cards, again.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.