Home-Based Assessment Methods for Alzheimer's Disease, RUMC, Chicago, IL, 60612

The purpose of this research study is to investigate new ways of collecting memory and functional ability information from older subjects. This study will examine whether collecting this information in a person’s home is possible. It will also examine if the information collected can help to detect changes in memory and functional ability. Finally, the study will look at how well study participants are able to follow study medication schedules using a multivitamin provided by the study. Being able to collect information with in-home assessments may make it easier for older subjects to participate in future clinical trials focused on preventing common conditions associated with age such as memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.

The study, which is being conducted by the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (one of the 30 sites around the country), is sponsored and funded by Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study group and the National Institute on Aging.

Duration of the study is four years. Eligible participants will be divided into three groups, with one-third conducting evaluations of memory and function using mail-in questionnaires, one-third using an automated telephone interactive voice response system and one-third using a computer-based kiosk.

Evaluation visits will be a combination of all or some of the following: memory testing, neurological exams, blood draws, as well as quality of life, neuropsychological and activities of daily living questionnaires.

There will be no cost to people who join the study. The multivitamin, equipment to collect information, and all visits will be covered by the research study.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

Are over 75 years of age
Are living independently
Have not been diagnosed with a dementia (chronic memory loss)
Are willing to take the multivitamin provided in the study on a daily basis

This is a partial list of eligibility requirements. To inquire about your eligibility, please call the contact number provided. If you wish to inquire via e-mail, please include the title of the study in your message.