This home-based sleep study is being done to determine whether disruptions in deep sleep (slow-wave activity) may be a key factor connecting chronic stress to accelerated aging and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 55-80
• Identify as Black or African American
• No untreated sleep disorders
• Get 6-9 hours of sleep on average per night

A virtual screening visit (about 2 hours) with questionnaires and a clinical interview

• One night using a home sleep apnea monitoring device
• One week wearing a wrist activity monitor and completing short daily sleep diaries
• If eligible, an overnight in-home sleep study where sensors are placed to measure sleep
• The next morning, staff will remove equipment, check vital signs, and complete a blood draw
• Some participants may be invited for an optional follow-up visit in about two years
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Participants can receive up to $200 for completing the full study, with compensation provided for each step along the way. Those who are invited and complete the optional two-year follow-up may receive an additional $200, totaling up to $400.

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