April 4, 2019
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May 9, 2019
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May 21, 2021
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April 30, 2019
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March 31, 2024 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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- Levels of Immune Protein Markers in Blood and CSF [ Time Frame: 2-Year Changes ]
Outcome measures will include longitudinal changes in protein levels of blood inflammation and CSF inflammation
- Performance on Neuropsychological Measures [ Time Frame: 2-Year Changes ]
Outcome measures will include longitudinal changes in cognitive measures (e.g., memory and executive functions) over time
- Levels of Exosomal Innate Immune Markers in Blood and CSF [ Time Frame: 2-Year Changes ]
Outcome measures will include longitudinal changes in innate immune markers in exosomes (i.e., extracellular vesicles)
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Same as current
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Same as current
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Longitudinal Innate Immunity and Aging Study
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Investigating the Contribution of Peripheral Versus Central Nervous System Dysfunction to Cognitive Aging
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This study plans to examine biological bases of cognitive aging. The goals of the study are to better understand how immune system markers, measured in the blood and in the spinal fluid, are related to clinical features of aging over time. The study also aims to better understand how different types of biomarkers may relate to immune health and the aging process. This research may ultimately help us better understand what puts individuals at risk for cognitive decline and for Alzheimer's disease.
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Observational
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Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective
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Non-Probability Sample
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Healthy older adults
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Healthy Older Adults Ages 60-89
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Recruiting
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300
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Same as current
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March 31, 2024
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March 31, 2024 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Between ages of 60-89
- Have a reliable study partner who has frequent contact with the subject (i.e., at least twice per month) and is able to provide information about functional abilities
- Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) >23
- Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) global score of 0
- No informant report of significant cognitive decline in prior year
- No evidence from the screening visit suggesting a neurodegenerative disorder (per team neurologist)
- Willingness to complete both baseline and 2-year follow-up procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, untreated major depression within past year)
- Neurological conditions affecting cognition (e.g. Parkinson's disease, epilepsy (onset prior than 2 years ago), head trauma with loss of consciousness >5 min within past two years, large vessel infarct, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia)
- CNS immune conditions and other conditions affecting cognition (e.g., multiple sclerosis, paraneoplastic encephalitides; Hashimoto's encephalopathy; systematic lupus erythematosus)
- Systematic illness (e.g.,current cancer, renal failure, respiratory failure)
- Substance abuse/dependence (DSM-V criteria)
- Current medication use likely to affect CNS (e.g., long-acting benzodiazepines, neuroleptics in the phenothiazine and haloperidol families)
- Current medication use that precludes lumbar punctures (e.g. anticoagulants, antiplatelets, heparin shots, or some other blood thinner medications: Warfarin [coumadin], Pradaxa [dabigatran], Xarelto [rivaroxaban]. Eliquis [apixaban], or Plavix [clopidogrel].
- Significant sensory or motor deficits that would interfere with cognitive testing
- Factors that preclude MR imaging (e.g., pacemaker)
- Factors that preclude lumbar puncture
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Sexes Eligible for Study: |
All |
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60 Years to 89 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
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Yes
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Contact: Neurology Reserach Partners |
303-724-4644 |
neurologyresearchpartners@ucdenver.edu |
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Contact: Michelle Stocker |
303-724-2048 |
michelle.stocker@cuanschutz.edu |
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United States
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NCT03944603
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18-2607 R01AG058772 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
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No
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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: |
No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: |
No |
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University of Colorado, Denver
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University of Colorado, Denver
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
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University of Colorado, Denver
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May 2021
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