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Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? A University of California San Francisco study is examining effects of caregiving on mind and body. Seeking healthy women, 50 to 80 years old, caring for a spouse/parent with dementia. Participants are compensated up to $400. Please call Wendy at (415) 476-7634 or email: [email protected].
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center is currently seeking individuals with Alzheimer’s disease to participate in observational studies and clinical trials, many of which investigate novel treatments. Participants must be willing to come to UCSF for study visits. Treatment and examinations are free. For more information, please call (415) 476-0671
Survey on family caregivers’ opinions of technology. If you are between the ages of 45-60, and you help an older adult relative or friend with some of their daily activities (e.g., shopping) we encourage you to participate in the Oregon State University and Center for Health aging survey.
The San Francisco Clinical Research Center is seeking volunteers for a study of new medications to treat all stages of Alzheimer’s disease. We also conduct studies for Parkinson’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, post herpetic neuralgia, and migraine headache treatments. Participants will be compensated for time and travel expenses. For more information, call (415) 673-4600.
Has your spouse had a stroke? The University of Kansas School of Nursing is currently studying how caregivers of stroke survivors take care of their own health. If you are at least 55 years old, live with and care for a spouse/partner please call (913) 588-1697 or (866) 662-2111 for information. Open to caregivers nationwide.
Alzheimer’s disease: You or someone you love can join a study to help fight it. The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Martinez is looking for anyone age 55 to 90, with or without Alzheimer’s disease. Call (925) 372-2493.
For information and fees for listing your research study in Update and on the FCA website, contact Bonnie Lawrence at (800) 445-8106 or [email protected].
We encourage you to discuss participation in clinical trials and research studies with your personal physician. Endorsement of studies by Family Caregiver Alliance is neither expressed nor implied.
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