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The aim of this study is to develop a large, ethically sourced, and diverse database of voice recordings to determine whether voice has biomarkers for particular disease categories, including neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. The data that is collected will be used to develop a full open-access database to fuel artificial intelligence research related to voice.

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McMaster University, in partnership with Ressam Gardens Memory Care Community, is conducting a study on the effects of brain stimulation in individuals aged 50 and older with dementia or memory loss. The research focuses on using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive technique that delivers magnetic pulses to the brain, to enhance cognitive function and balance. The goal is to extend the positive effects of brain stimulation in improving cognition and balance in individuals with dementia.

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This study examines how people with dementia or MCI perform household tasks, focusing on when they seek support, and which prompts help them complete tasks. The findings will help develop technologies to assist them in completing tasks more independently and safely.

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This study will uncover how bilingualism supports healthy cognitive aging by examining the influence of different language experiences on the timing and location of brain network activity. We will examine the timing of brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG; i.e., recordings of electrical brain activity) and the location of brain activity using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI; i.e., images of activity in different parts of the brain). Different language experience factors will additionally be explored. By measuring multiple factors (e.g., the age of second language learning, language proficiency) the effect(s) of different language experiences on the brain and cognition will become clearer.

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In this study we aim to explore the motivations and impacts of disclosure a personal diagnosis of dementia or being a care partner on social media. The overall goal of the study is to develop an evidence-based resource to promote benefits of social media for the dementia community while minimizing its harms.

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Early detection of brain changes is crucial to prevent cognitive decline and dementia. This study uses electroencephalography (EEG) to record the brain's electrical signals during simple tasks, with the hope of validating a measure that can improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

We are recruiting 150 individuals with mild memory issues and mild dementia at Baycrest in Toronto and Bruyère in Ottawa. In a separate study we are also recruiting older adults with no memory problems. The results of both studies together will help us determine if our new EEG measure can detect abnormal changes in brain health early on and if it can help predict future cognitive changes. We hope that this new test will be used in the clinic to identify individuals who may benefit the most from early treatment and interventions.

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The Nighttime Insomnia Treatment and Education for Canadians with Alzheimer’s Disease (NITE-CAD) team is lifestyle intervention program to support care partners in helping improve sleep in people living with dementia. This program is based on an American program that has been modified to meet the needs of Canadians. The NITE-CAD program takes place over 6-weeks and consists of 1) education and goal setting, 2) self-directed physical activity, and 3) bright light exposure. This study is to help ensure the NITE-CAD program is feasible for future offerings.

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Un trouble neurocognitif a des conséquences cognitives, fonctionnelles et physiques. Les personnes diagnostiquées avec un tel trouble ont donc de la difficulté à réaliser certaines activités du quotidien comme préparer les repas et s’alimenter. Elles peuvent avoir de la difficulté à mastiquer et avaler la nourriture ou encore à s’alimenter seules, ce qui les empêche de consommer suffisamment de nourriture et de liquides. Par conséquent, elles sont plus à risque de souffrir de malnutrition et de problèmes de santé. L’objectif de cette étude est de comprendre l’expérience des personnes vivant dans la communauté qui ont un trouble neurocognitif ou ont reçu un diagnostic de trouble de la mémoire et qui sont aux prises avec des troubles d’alimentation et de déglutition, de même que l’expérience de leurs personnes proches aidantes.

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Le but de cette étude est d'évaluer l'efficacité d'un médicament oral, l’IGC-AD1, qui est une préparation naturelle à base de THC (tétrahydrocannabinol), administré en microdoses, deux fois par jour, sur l'agitation symptomatique, chez des patients atteints d’un trouble neurocognitif léger à grave dû à la maladie d'Alzheimer.