Australian Alzheimer’s Research FOUNDATION is currently seeking participants for the following trials:
Study NAME AND WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Axsome ADVANCE – Phase 2/3
WA only
This is a Phase 2/3 10-week study to evaluate the effects of AXS-05 in the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.’. Who can be involved: For further information please contact Paula Mather, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 08 9389 6433 or email aarfctd@alzheimers.com.au
Hoffmann-La Roche – GRADuate Phase 3
WA only
This study will evaluate the effect of gantenerumab (RO4909832) on cognition and functioning and the safety and pharmacokinetics in participants with prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease. Who can be involved: For further information please contact Paula Mather, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 08 9389 6433 or Email: aarfctd@alzheimers.com.au What is involved:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals – Generation Phase 2/3
WA only
To test whether two investigational drugs called CAD106 and CNP250, administered separately, can slow down the onset and progression of clinical symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease in participants at risk to develop clinical symptoms based on their age and genotype. Who can be involved: For further information please contact Paula Mather, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 08 9389 6433 or Email: aarfctd@alzheimers.com.au What is involved:
ANAVEX2-73-AD – Phase 2b/3
WA only
This is a Phase 2b/3 48-week study to evaluate the effects of ANAVEX2-73 on cognition and function after 48 weeks of daily treatment. To assess the safety and efficacy of ANAVEX2-73 for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease. Who can be involved: For further information please contact Paula Mather, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 08 9389 6433 or Email: aarfctd@alzheimers.com.au What is involved:
Biogen 221AD205 EVOLVE – Phase 2
WA only
A Phase 2 study assessing the safety impact of continuing dosing aducanumab in asymptomatic amyloid-related imaging abnormalities in participants with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or with mild Alzheimer’s disease. Who can be involved: For further information please contact Paula Mather, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 08 9389 6433 or Email: aarfctd@alzheimers.com.au What is involved:
Australian Alzheimer’s Research Foundation – TotAL Study Phase 2
Testosterone Study
NSW & WA only
This study aims to evaluate the impact of testosterone alone or in combination with fish oil on amyloid load in the brain, as well as whether it affects performance on tests of memory, cognition and function. Who can be involved: For further information please contact WA Contact: Shane Fernandez, Study Coordinator on Ph: 08 6304 3957 or Email: s.fernandez@ecu.edu.au NSW Contact: Deepal Wakade, Clinical Trial Coordinator on Ph: 02 9812 2974 or Email: deepal.wakade@mq.edu.au What is involved:
Sleep Study
WA only
This study aims to examine whether improved sleep (better or longer) contributes to better memory and thinking, and improved markers of brain health (assessed using brain imaging). The study will implement a non-pharmacological intervention to improve sleep in older adults who are ‘poor sleepers’.
Who can be involved:
- Male and females aged 60 years and over
- Residents from Western Australia
For further information about the Sleep Study please contact Manja Laws, Research Assistant on 08 6457 0264 or email m.laws.@ecu.edu.au
* Please note that participants in all studies may have a chance of being placed on a placebo medication