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This study is looking at whether blood tests can help people who attend NHS memory clinics. Researchers will study people across the UK who have dementia or other memory problems. The study will also look at whether these blood tests provide good value for money for the NHS.
Who can take part?
Patients who have been referred to a memory service with cognitive or behavioural symptoms, and/or diagnosed with a cognition related disorder. (This includes people with subjective cognitive impairment and functional disorders.)
This study is particularly keen to include people who are not often involved in research, such as:
- older people
- people from ethnic minority backgrounds
- people living in poorer areas
- people with several health conditions
What does taking part involve?
You will have an initial visit, either at your own home or in our clinic. (Travel expenses to the clinic will be covered.)
At this visit, you will complete various questionnaires about your quality of life, mental health, and memory test.
We will also take a blood sample, and talk to you about blood-based biomarkers.
You will be given the option to repeat this visit 12 months later.
Interested in taking part?
To find out more, please contact victoria.