Patient studies
Volunteers needed for Alzheimer's study
Volunteers are being recruited for a study at Baylor College of Medicine to test the potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
The study, part of a national initiative supported by the National Institute on Aging, will test whether omega-3 fatty acids, found in the oil of certain fish, algae and breast milk, benefit the brain by lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Prospective study participants can call the BCM study site at 713-798-7431 or the NIA's Alzheimer's disease Education and Referral Center at 800-438-4380.
Alzheimer's gene study recruiting patients
Alzheimer's disease patients are needed to participate in a study on genetic susceptibility at Baylor College of Medicine.
BCM is recruiting 125 people with Alzheimer's disease to participate in state-funded research undertaken by the Texas Alzheimer's Research Consortium to explore how genetics and inflammatory changes in the blood affect onset of this disease. Research conducted by the consortium will help develop new treatment approaches, including lifestyle changes, drugs, and immunizations.
Prospective study participants can call 713-798-2230.
For more information on studies at Baylor College of Medicine, go to http://www.bcm.edu/clinicalstudies/.
