Interested in volunteering for one of our clinical research studies?
Help Advance Research on Brain and Vascular HealtH
Every breakthrough in medicine begins with people who choose to participate in research. By participating, you can help researchers better understand how walking influences brain health, memory, and healthy aging.
Current Opportunities to Participate
Interested but want to learn more?
This page is designed to give you a simple overview of our research.
If you'd like to learn more about the science behind the study, explore our Research pages for a more in-depth look at our work. Prefer talking with someone? We'd be happy to answer your questions and walk you through the study.
Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Functionand Neuroplasticity (EXEC STUDY)
We're inviting adults with chronic kidney disease to participate in a research study exploring the connection between walking, brain health, and healthy aging.
Participants work with our research team over six months in a flexible, personalized walking program while completing brain imaging and memory assessments along the way.
Participation is flexible, at no cost, and designed to fit comfortably into your daily routine.
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Your kidneys do much more than filter waste. They also play an important role in keeping your blood vessels healthy. Because your brain relies on a healthy blood supply, changes in vascular health may also affect memory and thinking over time.
Our study explores whether regular walking can help support vascular health and, in turn, brain health.
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Over approximately six months, you'll work with our research team through a flexible program designed around your schedule.
During the study, you'll:
Complete research MRI scans
Participate in memory and thinking assessments
Receive a Fitbit to track your activity
Follow a personalized walking program
Return for a final MRI and cognitive assessment
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Not at all.
Our walking program is personalized for every participant. Whether you're already active or just getting started, we'll work with you to create a plan that's comfortable, realistic, and fits your lifestyle.
This isn't about keeping up with anyone else. It's about finding what works for you
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Because this is a research study, we can't promise individual health benefits.
What we can promise is a supportive team, a personalized walking program, and the opportunity to contribute to research that may help improve our understanding of healthy aging for future generations.
Could I Participate?
You may be eligible if you:
✔️ Are 55 years of age or older
✔️ Have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease
✔️ Are interested in participating in a personalized walking program
✔️ Are able to attend study visits at Georgetown University
Don't worry if you're not sure whether you qualify. Many eligibility questions are best answered during a quick conversation with our research team.
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Fill out this form if you are interested in participating or if you have further questions.
If you would like, feel free to email us directly at bronaslab@georgetown.edu or call us at (202) 687-3766