TRACK-GERI Control study

STUDY BASICS

Are you 65 years of age or older and NOT had a brain injury in the last year? You may be eligible to join a research study to improve diagnosis, treatment, and recovery following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the study is to learn more about head injuries in adults aged 65 years or older in order to improve diagnosis, treatment, and recovery following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The control group will help us make comparisons to better understand the implications of a TBI in the older population.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Men or women
• Aged 65 years or older
• Willing to come into UPMC Presbyterian
• Willing to have a blood draw
• Has not had a brain injury in the last year
• Has a friend or family member willing to co-enroll as a Study Partner and answer questions about you
   

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

If you choose to be in this study, we will follow you for a year at enrollment, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month post-enrollment. You will be asked to complete a series of cognitive tests, answer questions about yourself, have your blood/saliva analyzed and have a physical exam. We would also ask that a friend or loved one enroll with you. This person would answer questions about you.