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Multitasking Strategy Study (MUST <\/strong><\/span>Study): an Online Cognitive Training<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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In a world with dense information and multimedia interaction, <\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
multitasking abilities<\/strong> have become relevant to everyday life.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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Despite that, there is still debate about whether multitasking is effective or not: should we multitask in everyday life?<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
Are there strategies or programs that c<\/span><\/span>an improve our attention and multitasking abilities?<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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Join the MUST Study and help us better investigate these questions.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The MUST Study<\/strong> is a research project that aims to test the efficacy of a new online cognitive training program in improving attention and multitasking abilities, which relates to our capacity to manage multiple goals in the same context.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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The study is currently recruiting <\/strong>participants until mid-2027<\/strong>. Participants will receive financial compensation to attend in-person assessments and online (remote) intervention sessions. Total participation lasts about 5 months, including: one cognitive assessment (in-person) and one blood exam before the training program, 11 online training sessions (3 times a week), one cognitive assessment (in-person) by the end of the program, and a follow-up evaluation (in-person) after 3 months.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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The MUST study is funded by the NIH – National Institute of Aging<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon <\/strong><\/h5>\n
(clinicaltrials.gov NCT06995638)<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Contact us<\/span><\/a> if you are interested in participating, collaborating, or supporting us.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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Brazilian Aging in New York – New Jersey Study <\/strong><\/span>(BRAINY-NJ Study)<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Contact us: brainy.nj.study@rutgers.edu<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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The BRAINY-NJ Study<\/a> (see our website) <\/strong>is a research project that aims to investigate risk and resilience factors for healthy aging and Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias (ADRD) in the Brazilian immigrant population (55+ years old) living in the New York City metropolitan area, including New York and New Jersey<\/span><\/span>\u00a0states.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

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We launched the study in March 2025 and are recruiting paid participants for clinical and physical exams, cognitive assessments, and blood tests. Total participation lasts approximately 6 hours with our team: one in-person visit, one blood exam, and a second visit (within a month) that can be in-person or online.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
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The BRAINY-NJ study is funded by the <\/span>Alzheimer’s Association<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Principal Investigator: Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Contact us<\/span><\/a> <\/strong><\/span>if you are interested in participating, collaborating, or supporting us.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0About the Study (English) \/ Sobre o Estudo (Portuguese)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Aging in Quilombola Population in Brazil: The INQUIMA Study\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
Health Survey & Epidemiological Study on Minority Health<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n
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The INQUIMA study<\/strong> is a research project that aims to investigate lifestyle and environmental factors associated with the risk \/protection of cognitive health, mental\/brain health, and dementia in an underrepresented group: the Brazilian Quilombola population. The research partners with 11 rural Quilombola communities in Bequim\u00e3o County, Maranh\u00e3o State (Brazil). The research is recruiting Quilbolas participants from 60 years and above.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
Quilombola communities, or Quilombos, are settlements\u00a0founded by descendants of runaway\u00a0slaves in Brazil. They are predominantly located in remote\u00a0rural areas, and the poor living conditions make Quilombolas a socially\u00a0vulnerable group with limited access to education and health services. By mapping risk\/protective factors for dementia in a vulnerable population, this project may inform public health policies for underserved communities.<\/h5>\n
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The INQUIMA study is funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPQ<\/a>), <\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Bruno Alves Oliveira<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Co-Investigators: Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon, Dr. Carolina Cappi and Dr. Gilberto S. Alves<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Contact us<\/span><\/a> if you are interested in collaborating or supporting us.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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