Alzheimer's clinical trials are pivotal in advancing our understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These trials rigorously test new therapies, diagnostic tools, and interventions aimed at slowing disease progression or improving symptoms. They often involve diverse participants, ranging from those with early-stage symptoms to individuals at higher risk due to genetic factors or age.
Key objectives include evaluating safety, efficacy, and potential side effects of experimental treatments. Participants receive closely monitored care and contribute crucial data that informs future research and clinical practice. Despite challenges like patient recruitment and long trial durations, these studies are crucial for developing breakthroughs in Alzheimer's treatment. They offer hope for millions affected worldwide and drive the quest for effective therapies to alleviate the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Title : Make a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Dementia UK, United Kingdom
Title : Imaging brain clearance in Alzheimer’s disease
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University , United States
Title : Neuromodulation of scalp electroacupuncture in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Neuroimaging-based evaluation of scalp acupuncture for neural repair and reorganization in children with cerebral palsy
Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Neurophysiological change and cognitive response to levetiracetam in Alzheimer disease: Testing the missing mechanistic link
Christopher Hubler, Emergent Neural Systems Institute for Research, United States
Title : Healthcare professionals in Somaliland had low levels of knowledge and attitudes towards dementia care: A pilot survey
Mohamed Abdilahi Duale, Frantz Fanon University, Somalia