Research Study
Biomarkers and intervention study for aging with and without a history of concussion
Does having a history of concussion affect healthy aging?
Closed Recruitment
Health Areas
Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive impairment, Dementia , Traumatic Brain Injury , Other Diagnosis and Therapy
Study Purpose
Concussions, and other types of mild traumatic brain injuries, are risk factors for dementia. This study aims to explore if biological markers of aging and dementia can distinguish adults with and without histories of concussion. Additionally, this study includes a 12-week cognitive intervention to promote brain health. The intervention is called "NeuroTracker" and is a simple video game that can be done from home!
Details
There are three components in this study. First, a baseline assessment consisting of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to look at brain structure, blood and saliva collection to examine markers of inflammation and brain integrity, and cognitive assessments to see how the brain processes information. Second, a 12-week intervention (cognitive training or waitlist control). Third, follow-up assessments (1-week and 6-months) consisting of MRI, blood and saliva collection, and cognitive assessments.
location
Vancouver Island / Coast
Lower Mainland
recruitment end date
2026-08-26
eligibility
Age: 50 Years - 90 Years Old
Accepting Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Research Team Information
Principal investigator
Brian Christie
health authority affiliation
Vancouver Island Health
academic affiliation
University of Victoria
collaborating organizations
University of Montreal
Victoria Brain Injury Society
collaborators
gawryluk@uvic.ca
