Three new studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit volunteers for Alzheimer’s clinical studies

The US research reported today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) in Vienna also concluded educational seminars and health fairs were equally effective recruitment tools.

Alzheimer's Society comment on recruiting for clinical trails

'Clinical trials are very important. Not only do they drive forward dementia research but people who participate in clinical trials often experience positive benefits. Despite this a very small number of people are given the opportunity to participate in a dementia research trial.   We must invest in clinical trials and use the unique value of the NHS to improve patient access to clinical trials. This will allow new treatments to reach people with dementia as soon as possible.

'Communication is also key. It is important to ensure that people are given practical information about available trials and realistic advice about selection.'

Professor Clive Ballard    
Director of Research
Alzheimer's Society

Reference

www.abstractsonline.com/1

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• Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/icad for the latest Alzheimer's Society responses to news from the conference.
• Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/icad the official website of ICAD, the world's leading forum on dementia research.