See below for information on our current research studies.

About the Research  

The Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic run out the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney works with older adults who are experiencing new or changing difficulties with their memory, thinking, or mood. The clinic focuses on understanding and assessing these changes, with the aim of promoting wellbeing and enhancing quality of life. All assessments are offered free of charge, as part of our ongoing research. 

Who is eligible? 

The clinic is open to individuals aged 50-90 years who have noticed new changes in cognition and/or mood. To make an appointment, please get your GP to complete a referral form and send it to [email protected]. 

Over two years, participants in this study will undergo a medical assessment, and at multiple timepoints, neuropsychological assessments, blood tests, questionnaires, and MRI scans. They will also have psychoeducation regarding cognition and sleep over 8 telephone visits.

What’s involved?

If you have concerns about changes in your memory and/or mood the Healthy Brain Ageing Clinic can provide you with a comprehensive assessment. Over three hours, you will be seen by a geriatrician, a clinical neuropsychologist, and a trained research team member who will collect information about mood and sleep.

Depending on your individual needs, additional assessments such as brain imaging, blood tests, or a sleep study may be recommended. 

Wrist-worn devices that can be taken home to track your sleep and monitor your blood oxygen levels during sleep, helping to screen for sleep apnea may also be offered. 

Comprehensive care

Within two to three weeks of your assessment, your neuropsychologist will send a detailed report to your referring doctor to assist with your ongoing care.

You will be offered follow up 18-24 months later to monitor changes in your thinking skills, memory, and mood, with additional follow-ups every two years, for up to four visits in total.

Find out more

For more information, please visit the website or contact the clinic coordinator on (02) 9114 4002 or email [email protected]. 

 

About the Research  

This Sleep Improvement Study aims to examine whether improved sleep contributes to better memory and thinking, and improved markers of brain health (assessed using brain imaging). 

What’s involved? 

  • Attend a sleep improvement program
  • Have your sleep patterns measured
  • Undergo assessments of memory and thinking 
  • Undergo brain imaging scans 

 Who is eligible?

  • Male and females aged 60 years to 80 years
  • Residents from Western Australia 

Find out more

For more information, please visit the website or contact Jo Shaw, Clinical Trial Coordinator at (08) 6457 0264 or email [email protected] 

About the study:

This study aims to better understand how menopause impacts memory, sleep, mood, workplace function, and overall brain health, while also providing participants with personalised feedback on their brain and sleep.

Take part to receive personalised feedback on your brain, sleep and menopause related health while helping advance women’s health research.

Whats Involved?

  • Memory and attention tests
  • Blood Test
  • Mood, sleep & symptom questionnaires
  • Optional sleep tracking with wearable devices

Whose eligible?

Looking for women aged 40-55 years who are experiencing perimenopause or have recently gone through menopause to take part.

For more information, contact us on 02 9351 2400 or email us at [email protected].