Establishment of a Bank of Biospecimens for Future Research on Age-related Cognitive Disorders

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study is collecting tissue specimens (blood, urine and saliva) from up to 1000 patients, with and without cognitive disorders, to store in the Bio Bank for future research. The specimens could be used in future research projects that could help improve the accuracy of diagnosis of a disease, predict who might develop a disease, help monitor the disease, or improve the understanding of the disease. Patients are only being recruited from Beaumont Hospitals Geriatric Clinic.

Detailed Description
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Up to 1000 patients, with or without diagnosed cognitive disorders, are asked to participate by providing the investigators with blood, urine and saliva specimens to be stored in a Bio Bank for future research. Patients will be asked to participate on a yearly basis for up to 5 to 10 years by providing the investigators with the above-mentioned specimens, and also having a physical exam and having some cognitive testing performed at the initial visit and yearly visits. Examples of the types of research are: new methods for improving the diagnosis and treatment of age-related cognitive disorders, new areas of biology, new areas of biotechnology, and possibly genetic research. If you do not want your specimens used for any specific type of research, you may specify that on the consent form.

Official Title
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Establishment of a Bank of Biospecimens for the Evaluation of New Methods Facilitating Early Diagnosis and the Monitoring of Progression and Therapy of Patients With Age-related Cognitive Disorders.

Conditions
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Dementia, Alzheimers Disease

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: At least 60 years of age. Willing and able to complete all specimen donations and neuropsychological examinations. Individuals identified as having some form of cognitive impairment require a study partner with 1-2 times per week contact (can be in person and/or telephone), who will accompany them to study visits(s). Exclusion Criteria: Presence of significant sensory deficits (e.g., visual or hearing), motor deficits (e.g., paralysis), or medical conditions that would preclude the completion of the neuropsychological or other study instruments. DMS-IV diagnosis of substance abuse disorder. Presence of a major medical or terminal illness that may affect the participation of the patient in the study. Known active malignancy, or history of malignancy within the last 5 years (other than basal cell carcinoma), severe organ failure, metabolic or hematologic disorders, or post-encephalitic syndrome.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Cognitively Impaired<br>Patients in this cohort with be diagnosed with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease, Dementia, or any other form of cognitive impairment. | |
| Non-cognitively impaired<br>Patients in this cohort will be normal healthy adults over the age of 60 years that have no cognitive impairment. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tissue bank of biological specimens | To establish a tissue bank of blood, urine and saliva from cognitively normal and cognitively impaired individuals 60 years or older to be used for the purpose of conducting research addressing: etiology, mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related cognitive disorders. | 5-10 years | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Dementia, Alzheimers Disease, Cognitive Disorders, Tissue Banking