Concussion in Older Adults – Healthy Volunteers Aged 60-89

STUDY BASICS

Are you 60-89 years old and do not currently have a concussion? If so, you may be able to participate in a 1-visit research study to help find out if standard tests can accurately assess brain injury in older adults. Study procedures include thinking tests, questionnaires, eye movement testing, and questions about your medical/social history. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Although concussions are common in adults over the age of 60, there are currently no standard concussion assessment tools for older adults. The lack of specialized assessment tools may make it difficult to evaluate brain injuries in this population.   

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of concussion by comparing people with and without a concussion. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better ways to assess concussions in older adults in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 60-89
• Do not currently have a concussion
• No history of a moderate-to-severe brain injury,
• No history of a neurological disorder such as stroke, dementia, or epilepsy
• No history of a mental health disorder (history of anxiety or depression are allowed)
• Able to read and write

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation includes one visit that will take about 35 minutes. Participants will be asked to complete tests, answer questionnaires, and have head and eye movement assessments.