ARE GLUCOSE AND CORTISOL REGULATION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS SEEN IN NORMAL AGING?

Current Research

Currently we are carrying out evaluations of glucose control (glucose tolerance testing) and cortisol secretion and control to ascertain their impact on memory and brain (MRI). Most people who develop memory problems as they age do not go on to have Alzheimer’s disease. However, those memory problems have a negative impact on the quality of life for those affected. We are conducting brain and endocrine studies that will provide important information on factors that may give rise to these age-associated memory problems, which in turn may lead to the development of ways to prevent and correct them.

How You Can Help

We are very interested in developing a deeper understanding of the relationships between glucose regulation and cortisol secretion on memory function in aging. If we can demonstrate that the relationships that we have highlighted above are actually important in age-associated memory loss, we would have a powerful rationale for instituting interventions aimed at improving memory based on the improvement of glucose and cortisol control. Our goal is to help individuals optimize their memory function as they age.

Benefits of Participating

• All procedures are done at no cost to participants
• Complete medical & neurological exams and laboratory tests
• Comprehensive memory testing
• Glucose tolerance assessment which can help prevent adult-onset diabetes.
• All participants recieve a report summarizing the results of their evaluation.
• All participants receive a report summarizing the results of their evaluation
• MRI scan of the brain
• Upon completion of the study, participants will be compensated $400 for their time.

Eligibilty

• Men and Women between the ages of 50-65 years old
• Completion of high school
• No history of strokes or insulin dependent diabetes

Time & Requirements

The total time required is 3-4 visits.

For additional information regarding this study, click here or contact Victoria Sweat at 212-263-5037.

How can you participate?

In order to participate, you need to apply. You can access the application with the link below. Once you have filled out the application, it can be emailed to Victoria Sweat, or mailed to:

ATTN: Victoria Sweat
New York University School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
Center for Brain Health
550 First Avenue, MHL-400
New York, NY 10016

Click here for the Application.