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New Blood Test to Identify People at Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Symptoms Will Be Used in a Clinical Trial Aiming to Prevent Memory Loss
Research presented today highlights advantage of using blood test for a trial that aims to prevent Alzheimer's. Up to 75 research centers across North America will use blood tests to identify those most at-risk for changes in the brain from Alzheimer's disease, thus, expediting prevention research, November 11, 2021
A New Study is Testing a Drug That Battles Alzheimer’s Before Signs of Symptoms
Dr. Cherian Verghese joined the show to discuss the new AHEAD Study site at Keystone Clinical Studies in Plymouth Meeting, PA and recruit participants as young as 55 years of age. KYW NewsRadio, August 16, 2021
Alzheimer's Treatment Study Seeks Volunteers, Including Two Sites in Portland
The AHEAD Study team is testing a new investigational treatment, examining whether they can slow or stop the earliest brain changes due to Alzheimer’s disease in people with a higher risk of developing the disease later in life. The team is seeking volunteers on its website. KATU 2 Portland, June 15, 2021
Hoag Seeks Volunteers for Early Onset Alzheimer’s Study
Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach has started the AHEAD Study, which is recruiting people as young as 55 years old who are at risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s as they age. Orange County Register, June 7, 2021
New Alzheimer's Trial Hopes to Prevent Memory Decline
Dr. Reisa Sperling joined the show to recruit participants for the AHEAD Study, a clinical trial that aims to prevent Alzheimer's and create treatments that work for all patients. WDUN Radio, June 3, 2021
Alzheimer's Disease Study in San Diego: Local Volunteers are Needed
The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking volunteers in Imperial County. The Desert Review, June 16, 2021
Local Volunteers Wanted for Alzheimer’s Study
Individuals between the ages 55-80 who are not currently dealing with memory issues are sought to join the AHEAD Study by participating or volunteering at more than 70 sites across the U.S. and Canada, including Dallas-Fort Worth. News Radio 1080 KRLD, June 3, 2021
UAB Participating in Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Treatment
Among the top ten causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer's is the only one that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed, but ongoing clinical trials across the country, including at UAB, are working to change that. WVTM NBC 13 Birmingham, May 26, 2021
Participants Needed for Alzheimer's Disease Study at USF Health
Researchers at the University of South Florida Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute are enrolling people for the AHEAD Study. ABC Action News Tampa Bay, March 26, 2021
5 Advances in Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment That Could Make a Difference
Improved diagnostics, new ideas for prevention, and perhaps finally a drug for the disease. Boston Globe, October 29, 2020
A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously Despite The Pandemic
After cases began emerging worldwide, thousands of clinical trials unrelated to COVID-19 were paused or canceled amid fears that participants would be infected. But now some researchers are finding ways to carry on in spite of the coronavirus. National Public Radio, October 20, 2020.
Tampa Seniors Needed for Alzheimer’s Study
Researchers at the University of South Florida are participating in a national study to prevent Alzheimer’s before it hits. Tampa Bay Times, September 30, 2020.
Ground-Breaking Alzheimer's Study Administers First Dose
The first infusion of an investigational drug that aims to delay or help to prevent the earliest memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease took place in September at Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I., researchers announced. September 25, 2020.
Attleboro Man Becomes First in World to Take Part in Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research
An Attleboro man has become the first in the world to take part in groundbreaking Alzheimer's research. WJAR, September 23, 2020.
Attleboro Man Gets First Infusion in Test of Drug That Could Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s
Kalberer sees himself as a salesman for something that could help millions: participating in Alzheimer’s research. Providence Journal, September 23, 2020.
Initiation of AHEAD Study of Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
New study initiated in the U.S. for people who have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains. Eisai, July 14, 2020.
Clinical Trials to Begin on Antibody That Shows Promise in Treatment of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Butler and Rhode Island Hospitals will participate in a new clinical trial of an antibody that has shown potential to help rid the brain of beta-amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Providence Journal, July 14, 2020.
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