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Alzheimer’s disease: You or someone you love can join a study to help fight it. The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Martinez is looking for anyone age 55 to 90, with or without Alzheimer’s disease. Call (925) 372-2493.
The COPE-D research project is comparing two psychotherapy treatments for people ages 60 and older who are experiencing depression and mild cognitive impairment. Qualifiers receive twelve weeks of FREE therapy with a licensed clinician at UCSF and are compensated financially. Call (415) 476-7439 or visit http://psych.ucsf.edu/copedweb/index.asp for more information
The Institute on Aging Research Center is seeking volunteers to evaluate the investigational use of an approved medication to safely improve sleep problems in persons with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, please call (415) 750-4180, ext. 177.
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? A University of California San Francisco study is examining effects of caregiving on mind and body. Seeking healthy women, 50 to 80 years old, caring for a spouse/parent with dementia. Participants are compensated up to $400. Please call Wendy at (415) 476-7634 or email: caregiver_ucsf@yahoo.com.
The San Francisco Clinical Research Center is seeking volunteers for studies of new therapies for all stages of Alzheimer’s. We also conduct studies for Parkinson’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, and migraine headache treatments. Participants will be compensated for time and travel expenses. For more information, call (415) 673-4600.
The Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center is recruiting for studies of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Eligible participants have Alzheimer’s disease but are otherwise in good health, and have a study partner (a relative or friend) who can attend clinic visits. Contact: (650) 852-3287 or visit our website, http://alzheimer.stanford.edu.
For information and fees for listing your research study in Update and on the FCA website, contact Bonnie Lawrence at (800) 445-8106 or info@caregiver.org.
We encourage you to discuss participation in clinical trials and research studies with your personal physician. Endorsement of studies by Family Caregiver Alliance is neither expressed nor implied.
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