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A Pilot Intervention with Near Infrared Stimulation: Revitalizing Cognition in Older Adults

Purpose

We are recruiting individuals with Parkinson disease for a new brain stimulation study that involves ‘shining’ light on the brain.

Procedures 

  • 1-hour initial screening to see if you are eligible 
  • If you qualify you will be asked to participate in 3 additional parts including exposure to infrared light, which is safe, painless and novel
  • We seek to discover if exposure to infrared light leads to improved memory and mood

Eligibility 

  • Ages 65-89 yrs
  • No dementia, no stroke, no TBI
  • Able to undergo 2 MRI’s
  • Able to attend 16 sessions over 12 weeks

For additional study information, please contact Dawn Bowers: 

Study Information Flyer

PDF icon Revitalizing Cognition in Older Adults Flyer.pdf

Age

65 and over

Gender

Male
Female

Monetary compensation

Yes

Can be done from home

No

Keywords

Parkinson disease, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's disease - resources, Neurology

Principal Investigator

Dawn Bowers, PhD

Department

Neurology

Contact Information

dawnbowers@phhp.ufl.edu

(352) 273-6015

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