Participants Needed for FMR1 Premutation Carrier Study


The BRAIN Lab is seeking individuals aged 45-80 years for our studies of behavioral and brain changes during aging in healthy individuals and individuals with premutations of the Fragile X gene, FMR1. Both individuals with and without the premutation are eligible to participate.

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  • Volunteers will complete a blood draw, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test, and tests of motor skills and thinking abilities. Our MRI tests look at brain structure and brain function and are non-invasive and do not involve any radiation.
  • Testing will involve 2-3 visits to our labs at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, and at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. These visits will last 2-4 hours depending on availability.
  • Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Travel reimbursement may be available.

Contact details for the BRAIN Lab

Email: brainlab@ku.edu

Phone: 785-864-4461

Eligibility survey

brainlab.ku.edu