Spinal Cord Injury Research Study
Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia among people who have traumatic spinal cord injury. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
spinal cord injury in the past 10 years
veterans & non-veterans
45 Years and Older
Compensation Provided
Conducted nationwide
Study Background
We want to know whether people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. We also want to examine whether this risk is lowered with regular use of things like physical therapy, therapeutic services, continued care, and preventative services.
Some people might have easier access or different barriers to these services. For example, veterans might face different barriers to care than civilians. Therefore, we are recruiting both veterans and non-veterans to this study.
Your participation can help us confirm the importance of environment, other health conditions, and early preventative care in brain aging among people with TSCI. This knowledge will promote new studies that address these interrelated issues, helping future researchers and clinicians to improve the quality of life for people with TSCI. Advance research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
We want to know whether people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. We also want to examine whether this risk is lowered with regular use of things like physical therapy, therapeutic services, continued care, and preventative services.
Some people might have easier access or different barriers to these services. For example, veterans might face different barriers to care than civilians. Therefore, we are recruiting both veterans and non-veterans to this study.
Your participation can help us confirm the importance of environment, other health conditions, and early preventative care in brain aging among people with TSCI. This knowledge will promote new studies that address these interrelated issues, helping future researchers and clinicians to improve the quality of life for people with TSCI. Advance research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Traumatic spinal cord injury in the past 10 years
- Ages 45 and older
- Veterans and non-veterans
The study consists of a brief, 27-question survey, to see if participants are eligible for an interview. If you are eligible, you will then participate in a 1-hour-long interview focused on your experience with using therapeutic, medical, and rehabilitative services.
