Neurocognitive Aging Across Cultures
The Neuroscience of Memory, Mood, & Aging Lab at UCLA is seeking adults aged 55 and older who are Hispanic or Latino to undergo cognitive testing.
Fast Facts
Latino/a/x/Hispanic adults ages 55+
Able to undergo an MRI
Compensation
provided up to $250
Conducted in
Los Angeles, CA
Study Background
Why are some populations at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease than others?
The Neuroscience of Memory, Mood, & Aging Lab at UCLA, led by Dr. Stephanie Leal, is interested in understanding why Latinos are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in order to develop better treatments that will work for everyone. To better understand how we may age differently across cultures, we are conducting a research study in Latino older adults (ages 55+) to undergo cognitive testing.
Study Background
Why are some populations at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease than others?
The Neuroscience of Memory, Mood, & Aging Lab at UCLA, led by Dr. Stephanie Leal, is interested in understanding why Latinos are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in order to develop better treatments that will work for everyone. To better understand how we may age differently across cultures, we are conducting a research study in Latino older adults (ages 55+) to undergo cognitive testing.
Additional Information
Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. We want to understand what factors may lead to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Latino populations.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Latino/a/x/Hispanic adults ages 55+
- Able to travel to UCLA for 1-3 study visits
- Able to undergo an MRI
- Live in California
The study is conducted in person at UCLA in the Brain Mapping Center.
Participants will undergo:
- Cognitive and behavioral testing: computerized tasks, questionnaires, paper and pencil tasks of cognition (attention, memory, processing speed, etc.)
- A 1-hour MRI scan
- One saliva sample collection for genetic testing
- Optional: two PET imaging scans (~2-3 hours each)
All items are conducted in a single 2-3 hour visit. PET imaging scans of amyloid and tau pathology are optional and would be conducted on two additional visits to the same location.
Total duration of participation is ~6-9 hours, depending on your interest and eligibility.
As a participant, you may receive up to $250 for completing the entire study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.