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Understanding Memory and Thinking Changes – An Invitation to Participate in a Study

The MInD Sub-study is investigating brain activity associated with age-related cognitive changes, with the goal of identifying early signs of cognitive decline and better understanding memory and thinking changes linked to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Published: 7 May 2026
  • national
  • 7 May 2026
  • COTA Australia

The study has been approved by the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC 249/22).

Participation is open to people aged 50–85 years, either with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or who are healthy adults with no cognitive concerns. Participants will take part in up to four visits across 2 weeks involving a cognitive testing appointment followed by brain imaging (fMRI, EEG and fNIRS). Participants will be reimbursed for their time/travel costs.

To register your interest please fill out the registration form and a team member will get back to you.

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