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Researchers at Standford/VA Palo Alto are looking for volunteers who have Alzheimer's disease for two research studies: medication trials to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, and a new telephone system for assessing memory change. Volunteers should be 65 years or older and have not suffered a stroke. Participants and their study partners will be compensated $250 each. For the medication trials, call Alena at (650) 849-0399; for the telephone system study, call Shannon (650) 849-0222.
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San Francisco Clinical Research Center/Alzheimer’s and Dementia Clinic is currently conducting studies on mild memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, migraines and diabetic neuropathy (numbness and tingling in hands and feet). Call (415) 673-4600 for a consultation. Financial compensation and medication provided.
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Stanford’s Healthy Aging Projects seek family caregivers for health support program. We need English-speaking participants who are: caring in their home for a friend or family member; in general good health; over 50; not getting regular exercise; have a high-fat diet; live within commuting distance of Stanford; and willing to receive telephone support. Call (650) 723-9530 option 3, or visit: http://healthyaging.stanford.edu.
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Photozig seeks individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers to participate in a free study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, to relax and entertain through Reminiscence therapy with pictures and music. Qualified participants will receive the new therapy and monetary compensation. Contact Cheryl Olinsky at (650) 694-7496 ext. 2 or Cheryl@photozig.com.
For information and fees for listing your research study in Update and on the FCA website, contact Bonnie Lawrence at (415) 434-3388 or info@caregiver.org.
We encourage you to discuss participation in clinical trials and research studies with your personal physician. Endorsement of the studies by Family Caregiver Alliance is neither expressed nor implied.
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