The study Partner Availability Limitations Study (PALS) is a one-time telephone interview study led by investigators at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California Irvine.
The purpose of the study is to understand what people people think about participating in research with a loved one or friend (a “study partner”), and how requiring a study partner for research may influence individuals’ willingness or ability to participate.
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Eligibility
The study is for individuals age 65 to 85 who have joined a research registry, such as the University of California Irvine Consent to Contact (C2C) Registry or the University of Pennsylvania Brain Health Research Registry (BHRR). It is also for individuals who PALS participants identify as their potential research study partners.
What does the study include?
Participation involves one telephone interview that lasts about 45-60 minutes.
Compensation
Participants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for their time.
Contact
To learn more, contact Research Coordinator Olivia Sykes at 215-573-6095 or at olivia.sykes@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.