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COVID Brain Health Study

A study conducted by researchers at Boston University aims to understand the impact of COVID-19 on cognitive function, such as memory

COVID Brain Health Study

Research Leader

Dr. Phillip Hwang, Boston University School of Public Health

Recruitment Period
Enrollment now open
Eligibility

1. Fluent in English

2. Never been diagnosed with dementia, stroke or depression

3. Never had a head injury or concussion

Study Purpose

The COVID Brain Health Study will collect information on COVID-19 history to understand the impact of COVID-19 on cognitive function in older adults.

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By clicking the button below, you are agreeing to send the following information to Boston University’s research team:

  • Email Address

The Boston University research team will contact you by email if you have been selected for potential enrollment in the study. There is no cost to participate in this study. This is an at-home study that can be completed by participants in the comfort of their own home or while traveling. There is no requirement to visit a study site at any point during the study.

If you consent, the data sent to these investigators will include your:

  • Neurocognitive Assessment Data
  • Lifestyle Assessment Data
  • Platform Engagement Data (Examples: dates/times of your logins, number of Activities you’ve viewed over the last month, number of Games you’ve played over the last week, etc.)


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