The Alzheimer Society Research Portal connects researchers with Canadians looking to participate in research studies. On this website, find active studies that you can participate in to help advance research on dementia.
We are identifying SuperAgers - older adults with memory as good as young adults - in the CLSA and evaluating the relationships between modifiable factors and SuperAger status. The study consists of a two-minute intake survey, followed by a 10-minute scheduled phone call on a later date, where we will conduct a series of memory related tasks.
We will be accepting individuals between the age of 20-45 who speak English
Despite the clinical benefit and favourable safety profile of using focused ultrasound to manage tremor caused by Parkinson’s Disease, there is currently limited gender and cultural diversity among the patients we treat. We will use questionnaires and patient-led discussions to identify factors that prevent (i) women and (ii) a broader range of races and ethnicities from considering focused ultrasound to manage tremor.
Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease; Must speak English
In the past, frailty and dementia were treated as distinct entities; however, it is now recognized that they share a complex relationship. As a result, there is an urgent need for the joint investigation of frailty and dementia. Our survey aims to bring together perspectives from stakeholders worldwide who share an interest in frailty and dementia. We are collecting data over the next several months, via various promotional "waves." Once we reach adequate participation and thematic saturation, we anticipate that data analysis and knowledge dissemination will take approximately six months.
This study measures how well an online assessment measures brain health on mobile devices. The assessment includes different memory and attention tasks completed on a mobile device or tablet. We are also looking for volunteers for a one-session study to support the development of the desktop version of the Brain Health Assessment.
This study evaluates an at-home, digital cognitive screening tool for older adults experiencing memory changes across the dementia continuum. Participants will complete a brief series of engaging, online brain games and surveys to determine the tool's accuracy compared to traditional clinical assessments. The goal of this study is to provide accessible, patient-friendly monitoring of brain health that reduces the need for clinic travel and lowers barriers to early detection of dementia.
You are eligible to participate if you:
Are 50 years of age or older
Either have healthy cognition or are experiencing noticeable memory or thinking changes (Subjective Cognitive Decline), or have a clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or dementia.
Have access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection.
Are able to provide informed consent, or have a legally authorized Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) who can provide consent on your behalf.
Have adequate vision and motor skills to view a screen and tap or click to respond to prompts (such as a choice reaction time task), using glasses or standard aids if necessary.
Are able to read and communicate in English.
Do not have comorbid psychiatric conditions that interfere with cognitive function Do not have a history of brain injury or neurodevelopmental disorders
This study examines how Black family caregivers in the Greater Toronto Area experience and access social support while caring for a relative living with dementia. Using Straussian Grounded Theory informed by Critical Theory and Intersectionality, the research explores how factors such as race, culture, gender, and community shape caregiving experiences and support-seeking behaviours. Findings will be used to develop theory grounded in the lived experiences of Black caregivers, and to inform more culturally responsive dementia care policies, services, and supports across Canada. This study has been approved by the York University Research Ethics Board (Protocol 130, April 2026).
You are eligible to participate if you:
This study investigates whether digital activity data collected from wearable and mobile devices can be used to understand changes in cognitive functioning associated with aging and neurological conditions. Participants’ daily movement patterns and activity behaviors will be monitored using advanced tracking technology that collects detailed spatial and temporal data. Researchers will analyze these patterns using computational methods to identify digital markers associated with cognitive functioning.
You are eligible to participate if you are 60 years or older, have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, remain relatively independent in your day-to-day life, are able and willing to wear digital activity tracking technology to monitor daily activity patterns, and are able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures. You are also eligible to participate if you are a partner/caregiver as a healthy control.
Compass-ND is a research study designed to assess individuals with different sorts of cognitive and movement changes seen in older adults. We will look at the usefulness of imaging studies, clinical assessments and biomarker tests, together with measurements of memory, thinking and daily functioning, for distinguishing these changes from each other and from healthy aging.
- are between the ages 60-90
- have up to grade 12 education
- have an individual (spouse, friend, or relative), called a “study partner,” who is willing to:
- Accompany you to the study visits
- Communicate to the study staff of changes in your health status over the period of this study
This study explores the experiences of family and friends of long-term care residents. It focuses on how they experience stress, burden, and mental health challenges, and how a single-session online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or educational materials may help. We will use the information gathered from questionnaires and interventions to understand the effectiveness of these supports and to develop recommendations for improving resources, strategies, and interventions to better meet the needs of family and friends, helping them manage stress and maintain wellbeing while caring for someone in long-term care.
You are eligible to participate if you:
- are at least 18 years old
- currently reside in Canada
- have a family member or friend who currently lives in long-term care
- are not currently receiving psychological treatment
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