Age 45-75 and Have Depression? Make $575 Playing Games…
Participants are Needed for a Research Study on Brain Games to Improve Mood, Memory, & Concentration.
The Weill Cornell Institite of Geriatric Pyschiatry is conducting a research study of depression in adults ages 45-75 years old using a cognitive training delivered on iPads. This study is voluntary and will not influence your regular medical care. iPads are provided on loan.
Eligible individuals who agree to participate will:
- Take part in an initial screening interview
- Receive 4 weeks of Game-Play sessions designed to improve cognitive abilities
- Take part in clinical interviews before starting Game-Play, immediately following 4 weeks of Game-Play, and 4 weeks following the end of Game-Play
- Receive two MRI scans (one before starting Game-Play, and one immediately following 4 weeks of Game-Play)
Participants will not be charged for any services. Participants will be compensated up to $575 by the end of the study.
All information is confidential. To learn more, please call 212-746-3749.KEY ELIGIBILITY:
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 45-75
- Major depression
- Ability to participate in an MRI
- Off antidepressants or on a stable dose for 12 weeks with plans to stay on this stable dose for five weeks
- Capacity to consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Dementia or MCI
- History or presence of psychiatric diagnosis other than unipolar, non-psychotic major depression or generalized anxiety disorder
- Intent or plan to attempt suicide in the near future
- MMSE score 1 SD below the mean
- Use of psychotropic drugs or cholinesterase inhibitors
- Current acute medical condition
- History of brain illnesses
- Non-correctible vision, hearing, or sensory-motor impairment
Contact:
Lindsay Victoria, PhD 212-746-3749 [email protected]
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