Alzheimer's Disease Research Center |

Time 2021-04-16 19:09:34

Web Name: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center |

WebSite: http://www.adrc.pitt.edu

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Alzheimer s Disease Research CenterThe University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of the nation s leading research centers specializing in the diagnosis of Alzheimer s disease and related disorders. Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Alzheimer's Prevention Registry Get information and updates about participating in future Alzheimer’s prevention trials. Alzheimer's Prevention Registry » Alzheimer's Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy Enroll to track memory and thinking skills, and learn about... Read More NIA Launches New Website NIA is pleased to announce www.Alzheimers.gov, a new website designed to educate and support people whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The website serves as a federal government portal for dementia information and resources. Read More Care Interventions for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers The aging of the U.S. population and the concurrent rise in the number of adults living with dementia underscore the urgent need for a systematic review of the available evidence for care interventions for PLWD and their formal and informal caregivers. The National Institute on Aging commissioned such a review from the Evidence-based Practice Center Program at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Read More Effect of COVID-19 on Alzheimer s Clinical Research the Needs of Patients Their Caregivers In this video Dr. Oscar Lopez provides an update on how patient care is being approached at UPMC during COVID-19 as well as the current state of clinical research at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). Read More Seeking individuals with Alzheimer s disease who experience agitation https://youtu.be/bQJ3nAtC5lY The Escitalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease (S-CitAD) study is a 12-week trial of escitalopram taking place at the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The S-CitAD Study is looking for volunteers who:... Read More BRiTE Wellness Program aims to help seniors with mild memory problems The BRiTE (Brain Training and Exercise) Center mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of older adults who want to optimize their level of cognitive, social, and physical functioning. Read More Longstanding Family of Pitt Research Participants Featured in New Book Eight years ago Niki Kapsambelis wrote a feature in the ADRC Fall Newsletter about the DeMoe family, a family of ADRC research participants with a rare genetic version of Alzheimer s Disease. Read More The University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of the nation’s leading research centers specializing in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Through outpatient evaluations, participants and their families receive state-of-the-art diagnostic assessments and contribute to the scientific study of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn More Meet Annie. She participates in Alzheimer’s disease research because her Grandmother had Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn her story.“I want to know how people develop Alzheimer’s and what researchers are doing to help. read more from Annie other ADRC volunteers Click to Read More Our memory evaluation is an extensive diagnostic evaluation of individuals with suspected Alzheimer’s disease and other types of memory loss and/or cognitive impairment. The professionals at the ADRC understand that this is a stressful process for all and assure that individuals will be treated with sensitivity and respect. Learn More Dementia with Lewy Bodies ConsortiumDescription: The purpose of this study is to collect clinical information, brain imaging scans, and biological samples from people that have dementia with Lewy bodies. This information will help researchers improve the diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with this disease.Study Length: 5 yearsStudy Requirements:Age 40-90Diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (DLB) or high likelihoodA study partner who will accompany you to all study visitsContact:Donna Simpson at 412-692-2717 or simpsondm@upmc.edu orMaryAnn Oakley at 412-692-2721 or oakleym@upmc.edu Alzheimer s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 3 (ADNI3)Description: The overall goal is to determine the relationships among the clinical, cognitive, imaging, genetic and biochemical biomarker characteristics of the entire spectrum of Alzheimer s disease (AD) from its earliest stages. Subjects will undergo longitudinal clinical and cognitive assessments, computerized cognitive batteries, biomarker and genetic tests, PET (FDG, amyloid and tau) and MRI scans and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) collection. For more information about the ADNI3 study visit http://www.adni-info.orgStudy Length: up to 5 yearsStudy Requirements:55-90 years of ageCognitively normal; or have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); or have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s diseaseA study partner who will accompany you to all study visitsContact:MaryAnn Oakley at 412-692-2721 or oakleym@upmc.edu Escitalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease (S-CitAD)Description: The study is designed to examine the efficacy and safety of escitalopram in combination with a psychosocial intervention (PSI) as treatment for agitation in AD patients.Study Length: 6 monthsStudy Requirements:Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease with significant agitation/aggressionA study partner who will accompany you to all study visitsContact:Patricia Henderson 412-692-2703 or hendersonpl@upmc.edu FORAging – Facilitating Optimal Routines in AgingDescription: This study is looking at ways to minimize problems with everyday tasks by using a new strategy.Study Length: 12 monthsStudy Requirements:60 years of age ANDHaving difficulty managing daily tasksContact:MaryAnn Oakley at 412-692-2721 or oakleym@upmc.edu Follow Doris to see what it is like for those who get involved at the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.Alzheimer’s Disease Research CenterUPMC Montefiore, 4th floor, suite 421200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213FAX: 412-692-2710 A message from the ADRC Director:The University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research center has resumed in-person visits for new participants. Virtual follow-up visits will continue for established participants. Please continue to visit this webpage for updates and call us at 412-692-2700 for additional questions.

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