Alzheimer's Video:  The Race to the Cure

Source:  www.AboutAlz.org

Participating in Alzheimer's Clinical Trials

This 8-page fact sheet from the National Institute on Aging describes the types of clinical trials that are open to Alzheimer's patients. The information includes: The 10 Steps in Clinical Trial Participation The 5 Things Participants Need to Know The Questions You Should Ask About Any Study How To Enroll in a Clinical Trial

Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Database

The National Institute on Aging maintains a searchable database of clinical trials for Alzheimer's Disease that enables you to search by:

• Geographic location
• Age and disease stage
• New drug being tested

The database gives you detailed information on each study, including:

• Inclusion criteria (what characteristics you must have to qualify)
• Exclusion criteria (what characteristics you must NOT have in order qualify)
• The study description, nearest location, and phone number to call

Visit Clinical Trials Website (click image)

Momentum in Science—HBO Documentaries

This two-hour, two-part documentary from HBO goes inside the labs and clinics of 25 leading scientists and physicians, who are researching better ways to diagnose, delay, and cure Alzheimer's Disease.