Dementia Answers: What Are Clinical Trials?
- Team Writer
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Video Transcript [#1158]
Welcome, and thank you for joining me. Today, we're talking about clinical trials for disorders that can cause Dementia, and interventions that might seek to avoid cognitive decline or enhance overall brain health.
A typical clinical trial is a research study that helps researchers learn more about how to treat or manage a disease or syndrome. Individuals who join clinical trials may try new medicines, non-medical therapies, or care methods that are not yet widely available. There are clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, vascular Dementia, Lewy body Dementia, frontotemporal Dementia, and other Dementia-related conditions. Some trials test new drugs to slow memory loss or protect brain cells. Others study changes in diet, exercise, or sleep to see if they help people think more clearly or feel better.
Before joining a clinical trial, the person living with Dementia and their family will learn what the study involves. This should include discussing the risks, the possible benefits, and what the time commitment is. All trials are voluntary, and participants can usually stop at any time. Medical and research teams closely watch clinical trials to keep people safe. Moreover, some trials may pay for travel or offer small payments for taking part.
One of the most significant benefits of joining a trial is that it can help you or others in the future by contributing to the search for better treatments or even cures. If you or a loved one is interested, talk to your medical team or visit trusted websites like clinical trials.gov to learn more.
On behalf of the Dementia Society of America®, thank you again for joining me today. Stay informed, stay healthy, and take care of yourself.
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