Dementia markers in ADHD
Summary
This study seeks to explore possible relationships between symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity/disorder (ADHD) and certain types of dementia later in life.
To do this, participants will be asked to:
- Complete some questionnaires about medical issues, thinking skills, behaviours and habits
- Undergo a simple test of smell ability
- Provide a saliva sample which we will use to look for certain genetic markers related to dementia
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Transgender, Other, Male, Female
Eligible ages: 50 to 95
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
We are looking to recruit participants who:
- Are at least 50 years old
- Are fluent in English
- Have normal vision and hearing (or corrected to normal using glasses or hearing aids)
- Have a study partner who can comment on some of your behaviours and habits
Exclusion criteria:
You cannot participate if you have:
- Had a stroke
- Severe dementia
Participate
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Collection of personal information
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Additional information
Contact information
Please contact Brandy Callahan, Principal Investigator, at (403)220-7291 or brandy.callahan@ucalgary.ca
Principal investigator:
Brandy Callahan
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB17-2444