Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are studying how immune system changes may contribute to age-related memory and thinking problems.

WHO CAN JOIN

We are enrolling two groups:

• Adults ages 18–55 without memory problems
• Adults ages 56–90 with mild to moderate memory or thinking changes

WHATS INVOLVED

A single visit (about 1–2 hours) at the Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Science Institute (OCTSI) includes:

• A short memory test ( MoCA)
• A medical history questionnaire
• A blood draw (about 25 mL)

Participants will receive their complete blood count (CBC) results and a $50 Walmart gift card.

YOU MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE IF YOU HAVE:

• A recent infection (e.g., COVID-19 within 30 days, HIV, Hepatitis B or C, tuberculosis)
• An autoimmune or chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease)
• Blood or lymphatic cancers, or are currently receiving chemo/immunotherapy
• Major cognitive impairment (MoCA ≤18)

Contact Us

Call the OCTSI: at 405-271-8001 ext. 34254 

Email: Kenzie-Koehn@ou.edu

Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Science Institute (OCTSI)

1000 N. Lincoln Blvd., Suite 2100, Oklahoma City, OK 73104