Stanford seeks ApoE4 carriers for study (age restrictions)

[hill dweller]

From today's Facebook page apoe4.info:

Healthy ApoE4 Carriers Needed for Alzheimer's Disease Study

What: The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University is looking for healthy volunteers to participate
in a study on genetic factors that are protective against the development of Alzheimer's Disease. The study involves brain imaging (MRI), genetic testing, memory testing, a blood draw, and a spinal fluid draw (optional). Our goal for this research is to identify genetic influences on the development of Alzheimer's Disease to aid in the better understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Where: All procedures will be performed at the Stanford University Medical Center. Travel will be reimbursed.

Commitment: Participation will involve 1 full day and 1 half day of participation. These visits may be spread out over a range of 2 months.

Eligibility: Healthy individuals with one or two copies of the ApoE4 allele. Individuals with one copy of the ApoE4 allele must be over the age of 80, and individuals with two copies of the ApoE4 allele must be over the age of 70. Participants must have no history of memory loss or neurological illness, no heart or vascular implants, and must be able to lay flat for a MRI scan.

What to expect if you volunteer for this study: One 60-minute MRI scan, a neurological exam, questionnaires, a neuropsychological
assessment (memory tests), and saliva sampling. You can elect to undergo a lumbar puncture (spinal fluid draw) and a blood draw for
additional data collection.

Contact us:
Lily Kim (lilyhkim@stanford.edu)
Principal Investigator: Michael Greicius, MD, MPH
Stanford Center for Memory Disorders, Department of Neurology and
Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine
For general information about participant rights, contact 1-866-680-2906.

[Lucy5]

Thanks for posting Hill! This sounds like a great opportunity to contribute to the possible discovery of some meaningful insights for our population. Also, I think the fact that the spinal fluid draw is optional might make it more attractive for those who may not be comfortable with that procedure.

[Ruth]

Yay! Glad to hear about this study.