Down Syndrome Study for Adults

Principal Investigator: Paul Newhouse, M.D.

Description

We are seeking adults with Down Syndrome without memory loss who would be interested in participating in the Trial Ready Cohort ~ Down Syndrome Study (TRC-DS) at Vanderbilt. This is an NIH funded study whose primary goal is to develop a well characterized, trial ready cohort of participants that may be interested in participating in either a prevention or treatment trial for Alzheimer’s Disease when a trial becomes available.

There is no treatment in this trial, this is a trial ready cohort only and is observational in nature. Compensation is provided for study visits; study staff can provide details related to compensation.

You (or your loved one) may be eligible if you:

  • Are between 25-55 years of age.
  • Are diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
  • In good general health; with no diagnosis of dementia.
  • Have a desire to participate in a potential prevention or treatment trial for Alzheimer’s Disease.

To learn more about the study please visit the study website at: https://www.vumc.org/ccm/trcds

Participant Criteria

Between 25-55 years of age, diagnosed with Down Syndrome, in good general health with no diagnosis of dementia

Compensation

Yes

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Last Updated: Monday, March 16, 2026

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