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About Our Study

The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to examine how sleep impacts cognition and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. You may be eligible if you are 65 to 85 years old and: 

  • Have difficulty staying asleep  
  • Have not had a traumatic brain injury 
  • Do not take psychiatric medication 
  • Do not abuse drugs or alcohol 

The study involves 2 daytime and 2 overnight visits. One daytime visit will include a PiB PET/CT scan. Each overnight visit will include a sleep study, paper and computer cognitive tasks, a blood draw, and a 45-minute MRI scan. 

Participants will be compensated. This is a research study and will not provide you with clinical treatment.

Interested in participating? Complete a pre-screening survey or contact the Study Coordinator, Rima Habte, for more information.