Sleep, Memory, and mood problems?

Researchers at Stanford are looking for adults ages 50-90 for a study on how sleep and brain circuits relate to emotion. We hope to learn whether improving sleep can also improve mood in people with memory difficulties. Help advance clinical research and join our study today!

Quick Overview

50-90 years old

Experiencing Sleep, Mood, and Memory Difficulties

Compensation Provided

Living Within 60 Miles of Stanford, CA

Study Background

Our researchers want to learn more about the associations between sleep, memory, and emotions.

Sleep is essential for a number of brain functions, including memory and mood regulation. In this research study, we hope to learn whether sleep quality may be an important factor in improving brain function and reducing mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and irritability, in adults with memory problems.

Participating in this research study may help investigators to develop better therapies for brain function and memory impairment in the future. Join our compensated study today!

Additional Information

This research study evaluates the associations between sleep quality, emotion, and memory. The purpose of this study is to determine whether improving sleep can also improve brain function in adults experiencing memory difficulties.

 

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

Key Criteria:
  • 50-90 years old
  • Are experiencing sleep, memory, and mood problems
  • Live within 60 miles of Stanford, CA
  • Have a caregiver or study partner willing to provide information
  • Are fully vaccinated

Participation in this study involves a screening visit to determine your eligibility, two MRI brain scans, four overnight sleep recordings at your own home, one saliva sample, questionnaires, interviews, and cognitive tasks.

You will be compensated for your time. Please contact study staff for more information.

There is no cost to you for participating in this study.