The Cognitive Effects of Lorazepam in Healthy Older Individuals with TOMM40 Variable-length Polymorphisms

Overview

About this study

The investigators' goal is to determine if certain tests of memory and attention, performed while sleepiness is induced by a single dose of lorazepam, can predict whether or not an individual is at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

MMSE score of 28-30
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score of less than 10
Participants in longitudinal study of aging and have a TOMM40 genotype of S/S, VL/VL, S/VL, L/S or L/VL.

Exclusion criteria:

Alzheimer's Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment
Any significant medical, psychiatric, and neurological illnesses, e.g., impaired liver or kidney function, prior stroke, traumatic brain injury, memory impairment, cognitive impairment, parkinsonism, a lifetime history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, a psychoactive substance use disorder, or current major depression.
Known allergy to benzodiazepines
Current use (within the previous four weeks) of benzodiazepines or other medications known to interact with lorazepam, current use of sedating antihistamines, or current use of stimulant medications

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Cynthia Stonnington, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Cynthia Stonnington, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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