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Lead
Daniela Moga
With
This is a 12-month, parallel arm, study to be conducted at the University of Kentucky. The study will involve assessing medication use and identifying any medicines that may be inappropriate for elderly adults. At the beginning of the study, participants will be asked to undergo one amyloid-PET scan to detect early amyloid plaques in their brain which could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the near future. In addition, at the beginning and end of the study, participants will be asked to use a scopolamine patch. This patch is not being used to prevent motion sickness (as approved by the FDA), but instead is being used to challenge the participant's memory and thinking abilities. Part of the study includes collecting information regarding participants memory and thinking abilities. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires as well as memory and thinking tests. A study doctor will review participants medical history and then perform routine medical (physical and neurological) examinations. Two of the study visits will be conducted by phone to check up on the participants. At the beginning, middle, and end of the study, participants will meet with a doctor and pharmacist to review and make any changes deemed appropriate to their current medicines. This will be done in order to try and eliminate medicines that are not recommended for the elderly. These visits are referred to as the Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
Age
65–101
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
