Technical Development of Multi-Parametric Renocerebral MRI

Technical Development of Multi-Parametric Renocerebral MRI

The purpose of the study is to investigate the associations of the age-related changes in the brain, kidneys and cognitive performance in healthy adults by utilizing multiple anatomic and functional MRI methods along with a battery of cognitive tests.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. English-speaking as primary language
2. No hearing loss or uncorrected vision

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Lacking capacity to consent
2. Having known history of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., clinical stroke)
3. Having acute and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4. Having known history of renal diseases (e.g., acute kidney injury)
5. Having known history of cognitive disorder or psychiatric illness
6. Having known history of chemical dependence (e.g., alcohol and narcotics)
7. Being treated with stimulant medications, anticonvulsants, antihypertensives or ß-adrenergic blockers