Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder.
New and featured studies
Click on the trial name for details, including contact information.
Biomarkers and Brain Imaging
- Neuroenergetic Adaptations in Alzheimer’s Disease (PREPARE) (New York, NY)
- Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Trials (NoMAD) (multiple sites)
Detection and Diagnosis
- Computerized Screening Tool for Cognitive Decline (multiple sites)
Drugs and Supplements
- Azeliragon for Mild Alzheimer’s and Diabetes (Elevage) (multiple sites)
- Melatonin for Cognition and Brain Health in Aging (Iowa City, IA)
- Valacyclovir for Mild Alzheimer’s Disease (New York, NY)
Nondrug Interventions
- Light and Sound Stimulation for Alzheimer’s Disease (Cambridge, MA)
- Social Dancing Movement Intervention for Memory Enhancement (MIME) (Bronx, NY)
- MRI-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for MCI (Tucson, AZ)
Registries
- Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry (nationwide)—get information and updates about participating in future Alzheimer’s prevention trials.
- Brain Health Registry (nationwide)—sign up for an online study of brain health and learn about possible research-study opportunities.
- Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy (nationwide)—enroll to track memory and thinking skills and learn about Alzheimer’s trials.
Get more information about these and other Alzheimer’s clinical trials. Or, call the ADEAR Center at 1-800-438-4380 (toll-free) or email adear@nia.nih.gov.
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Transcript
The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly growing. As many as 5.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach 13.8 million by 2050.
Research has expanded our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. To make further progress, research participants are urgently needed.
Nearly 200 Alzheimer’s and related clinical trials in the U.S. need at least 270,000 people with Alzheimer’s or cognitive impairments, healthy volunteers, and caregivers.
Why participate in a clinical trial? You may want to:
- Help others, including future family members, who may be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
- Receive regular monitoring by medical professionals
- Learn about your health
- Test new treatments that might work better than those currently available
- Get information about support groups and resources
- Can’t find a trial that fits you? Sign up for a registry or a matching service.
Help advance research by volunteering for a clinical trial today. Together we make the difference!
Learn more about participating in clinical research on the NIH website or call 1-800-438-4380.
Last Updated on April 28, 2020
