MEMORY DISORDERS

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease by testing a new memory assessment tool. Researchers will enroll 150 adults aged 50 and older with mild memory problems. The new test focuses on personal and emotional aspects of memory, which may help distinguis…

This study tests whether smartphone usage patterns can serve as a diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease and memory problems. Researchers will collect data from 90 participants with memory complaints, mild cognitive decline, or Alzheimer's disease over three months. The goal is …

This study tests whether a program focused on healthy eating, exercise, and brain games can help prevent memory and thinking problems in older adults. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 55 to 85 who are at higher risk for dementia. Participants will attend group sessions on …

This study tests a home-based program called HOBSCOTCH-CA to help brain cancer survivors improve their memory, thinking, and quality of life. About 125 participants (including veterans and civilians) will either start the program right away or wait 3 months. The program involves …

This study tests a home-based program called HOBSCOTCH-MS for people with multiple sclerosis who have memory or thinking problems. Participants meet weekly with a coach online to learn problem-solving and relaxation skills. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of li…

This study is developing a practical memory test for adults aged 70 and older. Researchers will compare test results between people with memory disorders (like Alzheimer's) and healthy seniors. The goal is to create a better tool for assessing everyday memory skills.

This study looks at brain activity in 100 adults with epilepsy who already have electrodes in their brains for medical reasons. Researchers will record brain signals while participants answer questionnaires and do memory or impulse-control tasks. The goal is to learn how brain ac…

This study looks at how scopolamine, a drug that can cause memory problems, changes brain activity during memory tasks. About 60 adults with epilepsy who are already having brain surgery for seizure monitoring will take part. They will receive either scopolamine or a saltwater pl…

This study looks at how the brain remembers places and scenes in people with epilepsy. Researchers will use a virtual tour task to map memory circuits in the brain. The goal is to help doctors avoid damaging memory during epilepsy surgery. About 620 adults with epilepsy and healt…

This study is gathering data from 1,200 older adults (ages 60-90) who are either cognitively normal, have mild memory problems, or have mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's. Researchers will compare digital tests (like smartphone tasks) and blood markers with brain scans to see if these …