Where did I leave those keys! We are seeking men and women aged 55 to 75 who have noticed changes in their memory skills to participate in a study.
Participants in this study will receive $175 for completing the project. Contact: [email protected] Background
In Australia, people are living longer than generations before them resulting in an ageing population. This is a concern for society as the ageing process can reduce an individual’s independence and is often accompanied by health conditions including various Dementia’s which impact on
brain function including memory. Age-related changes in brain function appear to accompany changes in the brain itself. As a result, there is a drive to develop different interventions that might benefit the brain and therefore improve functions such as memory. About this study
This study aims to investigate whether age-related cognitive effects can be reduced by increasing dietary intake of a macronutrient found in dairy products called Complex Milk Lipids (CML’s). This intervention is suggested to be potentially beneficial because of the importance of lipids to the health of neurons and other cells within the brain. Study criteria
We are looking for volunteers who have noticed changes in their memory skills and cognitive function. For example, you may feel you have become more forgetful (such as often misplacing your keys, forget the details from a previous conversation etc), and have noticed difficulties with remembering things (for example appointments or lunch dates with friends), or find that doing tasks that you need to really focus and concentrate on is more difficult. You will need to meet the following criteria to participate in this study:
• Male or female aged 55 to 75 years
• BMI between 18.5 and 35 (Inclusive. We can calculate this for you)
• Have noticed some changes in your memory function
• Not allergic to milk and rice
• Willing to attend a screening appointment and 3 visits in our clinic at CHP, Hawthorn over a 16-week period
• Willing to undergo brain imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
*Note that other criteria exist and will be assessed during study screening. Participate in this study
If you have any queries about this study or would like further information about participating do not hesitate to contact us, either by phone please call 9214 3793 or email [email protected] and we can assist.
