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Currently Recruiting
MarkVCID study – Biomarkers for Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Study volunteers are needed for a confidential clinical research study to help determine whether a special MRI scans or blood tests can detect abnormalities that tell us about brain function and risk of memory loss in people with vascular risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure or diabetes). This is a multi-center study, involving 15 sites across the country, with participants ages 60-90 years; they will be followed up annually with brain MRI scans, cognitive tests and blood tests. If interested, please call 410-706-8975 / x 1029 or email: ldonaldson@som.umaryland.edu
Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Brain Function in Older Persons with HIV
Study volunteers are needed for a confidential clinical research study to help determine whether a special MRI scan can detect blood vessel abnormalities that tell us about brain function in older people with HIV. We are seeking participants ages 50-85 years. Each participant will be evaluated with brain MRI scans, cognitive tests and blood tests. If interested, please call 410-706-8975 / x 1029 or by e-mail: mmayeli@som.umaryland.edu or ldonaldson@som.umaryland.edu
Adaptive Working Memory and Physical Exercise Training to Improve Brain and Mitochondrial Function in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Study volunteers are needed for a confidential clinical research study to help determine whether a coached 12-week physical exercise program and/or a 5-week computerized brain exercise program will improve memory and brain function in people with mild cognitive problems. We will also perform brain MRI scans, cognitive tests and blood tests, before and after the exercise programs. We are seeking participants ages 50-80. If interested, please call or text 443-252-2579 for more information. You can also e-mail mmayeli@som.umaryland.edu or SElOmeiri@som.umaryland.edu.
Memory and Vascular Function in the Aging Brain
We are recruiting volunteers for a study related to memory and vascular function in the aging brain. The study includes fasting blood tests, brain MRI scans and memory and thinking evaluations. We are seeking participants who are 60-90 years of age who were diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol; or who have memory decline. For more information, please call: 443-706-8975, ext. 1029 or email ldonaldson@som.umaryland.edu or mmayeli@som.umaryland.edu
Closed Studies
COVID-19 Brain Study
Study volunteers are needed for a confidential clinical research study to help determine how COVID-19 may cause lasting effects on the brain. Screening includes physical and neurological exams. Compensation will be provided for completed procedures. If interested, please call: (410) 706-1029 ext. 1031. This study is no longer recruiting patients.
Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
Our site has successfully enrolled over 600 children into the ABCD study, and recruitment has been closed.
ABCD Study at the University of Maryland