Cognitive Aging Research Laboratory

Cognitive Studies

1. Testosterone Supplementation and Exercise in Elderly Men (T.E.A.M.) (UCD COMIRB # 02-1056, PI: Robert S. Schwartz, MD). T.E.A.M. Cognitive Studies:
   
   
1. Testosterone Supplementation, Strength Training and Cognitive Function: This study was developed by Dr. Patricia Heyn as an ancillary investigation to the original TEAM Study. The T.E.A.M webpage.
   
   
2. Testosterone Supplementation, Strength Training, and Visual Spatial Function: This study was developed by Dr. Victoria Pelak as part of the cognitive functioning protocol of the TEAM Study. The T.E.A.M webpage.
   
   
2. The Effects of Pioglitazone on Cognitive Function in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Mild Cognitive Impairment (UCD COMIRB # 06-0388, PI: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD)
   
   
3. Brain Imaging Study of Pioglitazone Efficacy and Safety in Older Adults with Metabolic Syndrome and Mild Cognitive Impairment (UCD COMIRB # 06-0388, PI: Patricia C. Heyn, PhD)
   
   
4. Functional and Neuroanatomical MRI Correlates of Spatial and Other Cognitive Domain Changes Associated with Testosterone Supplementation in Healthy Older Men (UCD COMIRB # 06-0766, PI: Victoria Pelak, MD)
   
   
5. Assessment of Visual Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease. (UCD COMIRB # 03-1156, PI: Victoria Pelak, MD) Vision Perception Study
   
   
6. Prevalence and Predictors of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Texan Elders of Diverse Backgrounds. (IRB#2005-01 University of Houston, Texas, PI: Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH)