-What is a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are carefully supervised research studies whereby new investigational treatments and medications are evaluated for safety and effectiveness by a medical team. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all pharmaceutical companies thoroughly test new medications before they become available to consumers. All medications in use today – prescriptions and over the counter – were first proven safe and effective in clinical trials.
-Why should you volunteer?
By participating in a clinical trial at Rhode Island Mood & Memory Research Institute, you may help in the development of new medical therapies. These therapies, if proven to be safe and effective, can help improve the quality of life for people with life threatening diseases. Clinical research studies offer volunteers, at no cost to them, the benefits of free physical exams, study-related medical testing, study medication and an alternative to current treatments or therapies. Many studies also offer compensation.
-What is the role of a Study Partner?
A study partner plays a very important role in clinical trials. They must be willing to accompany the study participant to the research center for visits. During screening visit the study partner will sign a consent with the study participant and we can discuss more details.
Here is some informative information to help you understand Alzheimer's Disease....
Click on the links below.
Alzheimer's video on YouTube starring Dr. Stoukides!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j99auT68ik&feature=emb_logo
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease from Biogen
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10 Early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's
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