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Spring/Summer 2010 Research Opportunities –
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| Subject of Study | Description/Treatment | Location & Contact |
| Clinical Trials — Alzheimer’s Drugs |
National Clearinghouse for Clinical Trials | www.alzheimers.org/trials |
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Alzheimer’s Patch Study |
Study Population: Alzheimer’s disease (severe) high dose vs. low dose study of rivastigmine patch. Duration: 6 visits and 2 phone contacts over 24-weeks. | Alta Bates Summit Research & Education Institute Bethany Wexler 1.510.849.0417 ext. 10 WexlerB@sutterhealth.org |
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Global Early-stage Research Study to Evaluate an Investigational Medication for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease |
Now enrolling men and women, ages 45 to 90, with memory loss or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to participate in this study. A study partner will also be needed to participate in the study. Volunteers may receive investigational medication, study-related medical care, laboratory testing and cognitive testing | Margolin Brain Institute 1.559.299.1515 Serving: San Joaquin Valley, CA |
| Alzheimer’s Research Study | Currently enrolling Alzheimer’s patients for a 12-week research study of an investigational study drug for Alzheimer’s disease. The ideal study participant has been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease and is not currently taking a prescription medication for Alzheimer’s. Transportation can be arranged. |
Margolin Brain Institute Serving: San Joaquin Valley, CA |
| Alzheimer’s Disease Research Study | Alzheimer’s patients taking Aricept may qualify to receive an investigational medication for Alzheimer’s disease. The medication and study-related medical care are provided at no cost, and patients who complete the clinical trial may receive up to $500. |
Margolin Brain Institute Serving: San Joaquin Valley, CA |
| Severe Alzheimer’s Research Study | Now conducting a clinical research study in severe Alzheimer’s disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug. Study participants must be 50+ with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and have a caregiver who is willing to be involved in the study and supervise treatment. All patients will receive study medication and study-related care with a physician at no cost. Compensation for time and travel may also be available. |
Margolin Brain Institute Serving: San Joaquin Valley, CA |
| Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Study | Now conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for Alzheimer’s disease in men and women with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. You or the person in your care (subject) be eligible to participate if the subject is at least 50yrs. old, has been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease or believes they may have Alzheimer’s disease and if subject lives at home or is community-dwelling and has an appropriate caregiver who can accompany him or her on all study clinic visits and can visit him or her daily. All study-related visits, medical evaluation, and investigational drug will be provided to study participants at no cost. |
Margolin Brain Institute Serving: San Joaquin Valley, CA |
| New Brain Imaging Study | Stanford university is seeking volunteers with Alzheimer’s disease, and terminally ill volunteers without significant memory loss, for a new study aimed at improving the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Participants receive comprehensive brain imaging scans, compensation for their time, and an optional postmortem brain exam. |
Stanford University Serving: All of San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey Bay Area |
| Research Study on Depression and Aging | The Over 60 Program at UCSF is currently enrolling participant’s ages 65+ who are experiencing symptoms of depression and memory loss for a 12-month research study on depression and aging. Volunteers, who are willing to complete tests of memory and concentration, as well as answer questions about their health and mood, will be compensated with $140. Some volunteers will also have the opportunity to have an MRI scan of their brain. Transportation can be arranged. |
UCSF Over 60 Program
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iCare Project iCare is a DVD/online video training that build skills and stimulate practice, which may encourage training participation, enable user interaction, and promote better assimilation of concepts. |
Photozig, Inc. seeks caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or other type of dementia to participate in the evaluation of a new stress management skills training program (iCare), funded by the National Institute on Aging, and designed to help to enhance caregivers’ skills to deal with demanding tasks of caregiving (ultimately leading to alleviate stress and improve quality of life). iCare is a DVD/online video training that build skills and stimulate practice, which may encourage training participation, enable user interaction, and promote better assimilation of concepts. Qualified participants will test the new training program at no charge, and there will be additional monetary compensation ($50) for participation. We will ask participants to provide their opinion on the DVD, web site and workbook in a single meeting with us (about 1.5-2 hour). We expect to mail the materials to participants in September 2010, and have meetings in October 2010. If you or anyone you know is currently providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease or other type of dementia, and willing to participate in a study, please contact us. |
iCare Project |
