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Interested in Participating in Our Research?
The Maine HAL Lab is looking for volunteers to take part in our Genetics Study!
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship among genes and other factors that contribute to aging. These include biological variables (such as hormones), thinking processes (such as memory and attention), health (such as cholesterol and weight), and behavior (such as physical activity and sleeping habits). Our goals include determining things that can put adults at risk for dementia, a brain disorder causing gradual deterioration of brain tissue and impairing the ability to think and take care of oneself (Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia), as they get older.
Eligible participants will receive a total of up to $65 for participation.
There are three parts to this study:
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- Part 1: In order to maintain proper public health safety requirements, Part 1 will involve a virtual meeting over Zoom. During this meeting, you will complete questionnaires and tests of cognitive function (e.g., memory and attention). This will take 1.5-2 hours. You will receive an email with a $25 Amazon gift card for your participation.
- Part 2: You will be asked to travel to Lacasse Phlebotomy Services in Bangor, ME for a blood draw. You will receive an email with a $15 Amazon gift card for this part.
- Part 3: Wear an activity monitoring device for one week continuously, which we will mail to you. You will receive an email with a $25 Amazon gift card for this part.
- You may be eligible if you are:
- between 40 and 65 years old
- do NOT have neurologic disorder (e.g., epilepsy or brain injury)
- do NOT have untreated/unmanaged psychiatric disorder (If you are being treated by a medical or mental health provider, you may still be eligible)
- do NOT have uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic disease
To determine if you are eligible to participate, please e-mail mainehallab@gmail.com or call 207.581.1813 to schedule a pre-screen with one of our graduate students. Pre-screens typically take up to 30 minutes.
