March 25, 2009 at 9:49 pm

Among the many decisions you will face as a patient (or caregiver) dealing with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is whether or not to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials help scientists understand how AD affects the brain and facilitate the testing of breakthroughs in treatment and prevention. Before joining a clinical trial, patients and their caregivers should understand as much as possible about the specific study and its potential impact.

Read the entire article from the Preserving Your Memory Magazine. Download for free at
http://www.alzinfo.org/about_us/pymmag.asp