Memory loss
CoCoA - PAD Computerised Cognitive Assessment for Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
Calling for participants until
31 May 2027
Participant type
65 years and over
Rewards
£40 Voucher
Overview
We are working on new ways to diagnose early signs of alzheimer’s disease. We have developed tests of thinking skills and memory, and want to know if they are good enough for the NHS.
Summary
What does it involve:
A single visit which can take 2-3 hours, with questions about your health, thinking skills and memory tests, a blood test, and an optional MRI scan.
A small number of people will be invited to repeat the thinking skills and memory tests in 1 year time.
There is a £40 voucher as reimbursement for your time.
Aged 65 or over
Subjective memory concerns, or mild cognitive impairment
English as you first language
Diagnosis of dementia
Sensory impairment that cannot be corrected with aids
Neurological injury or neurodegenerative disorders
Current difficulty with drug/alcohol abuse
Learning disability
Severe depression
Current severe psychiatric disorder
Sleep apnoea
If you would like to know any more about the exclusion criteria, please contact the research team.
Meet the researcher
Stacey HorneStacey is a Senior Research Practitioner, who has worked in the team for over 8 years on a variety of studies recruiting patients, carers and staff. With a preference for working on dementia and older adult studies. Stacey is currently working on the Cobalt Study, READOUT, SPACES and CareCoach.
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