Why Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Are Necessary

1. Why Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Are Necessary? What a great world it would be if we knew how to prevent, or even cure, all types of cognitive impairment disorders. Medical providers do all they can with conventional therapies, but to treat Alzheimer’s long term, we must also incorporate innovative therapies beyond the standard of care. Since nearly all of today’s Alzheimer’s treatments began with breakthrough discoveries emanating from clinical trials, providing Alzheimer’s patients with access to these trials can significantly improve their prospects and is, therefore, a crucial component of a comprehensive Alzheimer’s care program. Whether patients receive a placebo or the therapy being tested, they are likely to perform better than patients receiving conventional care because of the extra attention they get. As part of the trial protocol, clinical trial patients are seen more frequently, receive regular extensive evaluations, and in the case of patients involved in clinical trials are repeatedly evaluated for several years to measure the effectiveness of the tested therapy. There’s a psychological benefit, too; just knowing they are part of a clinical trial improves the mental outlook of patients struggling with serious illness. The community also gains something when a local institution/clinic engages in clinical trials. The best and the brightest minds in medicine are drawn to institutions/clinics where they can conduct clinical research; their skill and knowledge benefit all patients, not just those participating in clinical trials. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or have experienced noticeable memory loss, you should know about our study evaluating a drug aimed at halting the progression of mild Alzheimer’s. ed in clinical research today! www.neurologicalassociatesofalbany.com | (518) 426-0575