Invitation to participate in reseach - adults in Hunter region

The Neuropsychiatry Service at Hunter New England Health invites people with Down syndrome aged 30 - 60 to participate in a research project.

They are examining this question:

An ‘Olfactory Stress Test’ in Down syndrome, others with an Intellectual Disability and non-affected individuals: can it help establish a cause for memory problems?

This is a research study. It is looking at the connection between smell and remembering.                                        

• We will test your sense of smell
• You will need to have a blood test
• We will take your blood pressure, weight and height
• We will ask your carer/ family some questions about you
• Your information will be kept private and locked up
• You need to be able to go to Newcastle for some of the tests

The study will be a good opportunity for adults with Down syndrome to have a baseline assessment (without charge) for future reference. Assessments will be kept on file, and will be made available to participants’ GPs as requested.

If you are interested to participate in the research project, please contact the Neuropsychiatry Service and speak to:

Tammie Taylor (02) 4033 5704 or Sally Finnie (02) 4033 5702

Or you can request further print information (supplied by the researchers) through the Down Syndrome NSW office, by contacting Miriam Parker on 9481 4407 or miriam@dsansw.org.au