Dementia, Parkinson's disease and many other neurological conditions currently have no cure. Our researchers are working hard to change that but they need your help to succeed.
By taking part in clinical trials and research projects, you can help us better understand the brain, improve treatments for disabling conditions and help your loved ones enjoy better brain health in the future.
STEADFAST Study
NNI is conducting a study with Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) and Changi General Hospital (CGH) to understand how vision and hearing loss affect dementia and physical frailty.
What do you need to do?
- Yearly visits to NNI, Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI), CGH
- Eyesight test @ SERI
- Hearing test @ CGH
- Smell and physical mobility tests
- Neurological and cognitive tests
- Blood collection
- MRI brain scan
Who is eligible?
- Aged 50 and above
- Cognitive complains (issues with memory, word-finding, way-finding etc.)
- Hearing and/or vision loss (diagnosed by a healthcare professional)
Contact
Kwok Zi Rou
Zi_Rou_KWOK@nni.com.sg / 6357 7613 (Mon-Fri 8:30-5pm)
Peripheral Neuropathy
NNI is conducting a study to evaluate corneal nerve changes and biomarkers in patients with peripheral neuropathy.
What the study involves:
- 1 visit to Singapore National Eye Centre
- Questionnaires and simple neurological assessment
- Corneal nerve imaging
- Tears and blood collection
Who is eligible?
- Age ≥ 21 years old
- Neuropathy related to diabetes or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- No previous corneal abnormalities, recent eye surgery or infection
- Not pregnant
Contact
Research Coordinator
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