Quick Links
Resources
About myALZteam
Powered By
Are There Clinical Trials For New Drugs Designed To Combat Dementia?
If you know of clinical trials for are still open for combating dementia, could you please share the name of the trial and the contact person? Very interested.
I would not move ahead with Aduhelm, given the results thus far. How the FDA approved this drug is beyond me. The test results were very mixed.
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials: Are There Any Current Trials Being Conducted In The Chicago Area?
There is one for the genetic form of Alzheimers (Domenently Inherited Alzheimer's). It's out of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Clinical Trials
Why Aren't Clinical Trials Done On People Who Have Parents And Siblings Dying And Living With This Disease For Preventative Purposes?
I believe @A myALZteam Member is correct: facing mortality is very difficult. It would probably be hard to get study participants.
The reluctance to face mortality is why most people don't want… read more
Happy Saturday. Has Anyone Had Positive Results From A Clinical Trial? How About Positive Results From Highly Promoted CBD’s?
Thank you. There are so many ads ou there saying “their” cbd cures Alzheimer’s.
Do You Know Of Any Clinical Trials For Alzheimers?
If so, could you reply with details for links to more information? Thanks!
Lots of other trials and research on that site. Start here and bounce around:
How Can I Find Out About TRIALS, And How To Join?
Two days ago Catmama posted about the Alzheimers Association International Conference to be held August 1, 2024. This is free and online. On the link Catmama provided, there is info on a PDF download, where they link to TRIALS and how to find out about them. This Reference is:
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/researc...
The PDF download has the title The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Landscape
with reference:
https://alz.org/media/Documents/scientific-conf...
Further to trials. According to the Alzheimer's Association PDF download referenced in my initial Question Post, the Total Number of participants needed to populate all currently active trials… read more
Clinical Trials
My husband was invited to be in a trial, but he couldn’t do it at the time. He has his medical marijuana card and uses it to control his constant pain. Are you aware of any trials that would accept a medical marijuana user?
Please help.
Thank you.
Debra Donohue
(Email address can only be seen by myALZteam users)
Hi, Mik. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm so glad this medication is working for you. My husband takes 2 5mg tablets twice a day and still has meltdowns. He has been taking it for 3… read more
I Am 74 Years Old, And Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease In 2023. Both Of My Older Sisters Died From It. How Many Years Do I Have Left?
My only treatment has been taking the medication Memantine. It's hard to know if it is helping or not. Are the newer treatments more effective, and what about the side effects?
It is hard to define lifespan, with this disease! I was diagnosed 5+ yrs ago, but still functioning at a good level. Check my Stiry for details of what I am doing, to ward off decline.
Your Privacy Choices