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class="article-meta"></div> <div class="content-river"> <p>As a health care provider, you are an important bridge between patients and studies that can help scientists determine new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat diseases. Follow these tips for discussing clinical research with your patients and for finding Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias clinical research opportunities.</p> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="why-talk-about-participating-in-dementia-clinical-research"> <h2> Why Talk About Participating in Dementia Clinical Research </h2> <p>Every disease treatment or prevention prescribed today is a result of clinical research and the human volunteers who made that possible. But many people are not aware of clinical research or do not understand what it is. By talking with your patients about clinical research, you can help inform them about ways they can make a difference in advancing better treatments and prevention strategies for themselves and for other people. In addition, through participation in a study, your patients may learn more about their disease and gain access to resources such as educational materials and support groups. They also may receive additional care and support, and possibly even treatments that are not otherwise available.</p> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gfv59Mesh20" width="640"></iframe></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="how-to-talk-with-patients-about-dementia-clinical-research"> <h2> How To Talk With Patients About Dementia Clinical Research </h2> <p>When talking with patients about participating in clinical research, the following tips can help guide your discussion:</p> <ul> <li>Mention the possibility of a clinical trial after the patient and caregiver/family member understand the diagnosis of dementia and their care options. Try setting aside time at the end of the patient鈥檚 appointment to discuss clinical research.</li> <li>When possible, use a team-based approach for discussions: Patient navigators, support staff, caregivers, and family members should be invited to participate.</li> <li>Advocate for <em>consideration</em> of participation, rather than directly encouraging participation.</li> <li>Aim to facilitate a patient鈥檚 understanding of clinical research as well as how they might play a role in scientific discovery.</li> <li>Recognize concerns and respond to those clearly using easy-to-understand language. Patient-centered communication, such as open-ended questions and empathetic listening, may help.</li> <li>Be sensitive about the timing of the conversation and how much information you provide. Offer time for the patient and caregiver to process the information.</li> <li>Provide patients and family members with a printout or link to the Alzheimers.gov articles, <em><a href="/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials">Find Clinical Trials</a></em> and <a href="/clinical-trials/frequently-asked-questions"><em>Clinical Research: Frequently Asked Questions</em></a>.</li> </ul> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FccH-hy74iM" width="640"></iframe></p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="what-to-address-benefits-and-barriers"> <h2> What To Address: Benefits and Barriers </h2> <p>When discussing clinical research with your patients, try emphasizing some of the <strong>potential benefits</strong> of volunteering. These include:</p> <ul> <li>Receiving medical care and possibly new treatments that are not yet available otherwise</li> <li>Learning more about the disease and medical condition</li> <li>Gaining access to resources, such as educational materials and support groups</li> <li>Helping to advance better treatments and prevention strategies for others</li> </ul> <p>Common barriers to participation can include mistrust or fear of research due to historical occurrences, fear about safety and unknown side effects of a potential new treatment, and perceptions of research as time-consuming or invasive. Consider the following points when <strong>addressing common concerns</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Patients are carefully screened and recruited based on eligibility criteria. A patient will be fully informed of the study鈥檚 purpose, study procedures, time commitment, and any potential risks before they agree to participate. They may decline participation at any time.</li> <li>An authorized representative may be able to provide informed consent if the patient is not able to do so because of impaired decision-making.</li> <li>In many studies, participants may receive the placebo rather than the treatment, but all participants still receive the same standard of medical care and are important to study outcomes.</li> <li>Researchers are required by law to ensure the safety of study participants.</li> <li>Before conducting clinical trials in people, researchers first test the intervention for safety and potential problems in laboratories.</li> <li>There can be risks when participating in a clinical trial, such as negative effects of a treatment and more complex care. In addition, studies may involve procedures such as MRIs or lumbar punctures and may require study partners. Study personnel will explain what the study involves and can answer any questions about the intervention or procedures.</li> <li>Studies involve collecting various kinds of data from participants. Study personnel will explain how participant information will be used and protected.</li> </ul> <p>Some patients may not be interested in participating in a clinical trial but may feel more comfortable taking part in an observational study. <strong>Observational studies</strong> do not include a treatment, but instead collect information from people and compare that data over time.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="how-to-get-involved"> <h2> How To Get Involved </h2> <ul> <li>Stay up to date on clinical research opportunities that are located nearby or available nationally. The <a href="/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials">Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder</a> highlights trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, related dementias, and cognitive health. Search by location or keyword. For clinical trials and studies covering other areas of health and disease, visit <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/">ClinicalTrials.gov</a>.</li> <li>Connect with a nearby <a href="/taking-action/national-research-centers">Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center (ADRC)</a>. National Institute on Aging-funded ADRCs support both interventional studies testing new treatments and observational studies of memory, aging, and dementia. Many centers have email lists about currently recruiting studies or referral forms for physicians to use.</li> <li>Learn about registries and matching services, which collect basic information about people to help connect them with studies.</li> <li>Raise awareness about Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias research by viewing and sharing the information on this website and in the resources below.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="block_callout clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--alz-callout paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="find-clinical-trials"> <div class="call-out-small"> <div class="row "> <div class="col-12 col-tablet-5 col-desktop-4"> <div class="call-out-media"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-04/smiling-older-asian-couple-callout.jpg" alt="Senior older couple gathering information on clinical research studies on a laptop" typeof="foaf:Image"/> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-tablet-7 col-desktop-8"> <div class="call-out-heading"> <a name="1682"></a> <h2> Find Clinical Trials </h2> </div> <div class="call-out-description"> <p>Research studies need all kinds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and ages to participate.</p> </div> <div class="call-out-cta"> <a class="text-button block-card--bold" href="/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials">Search the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder.</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--alz-mailchimp-signup paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor" id="sign-up-for-weekly-tips-from-alzheimersgov"> <form method="post" class="subscribe"> <fieldset> <legend class="subscribe-legend"> Sign up for weekly tips from Alzheimers.gov </legend> <div class="subscribe-description"></div> </fieldset> <label class="subscribe-label"><span class="sr-only">Email Address</span><input type="email" name="emailAddress" id="emailAddress" required="" placeholder="Enter Email Address" value=""/></label><button type="submit" class="button undefined">Subscribe<svg aria-labelledby="svg-inline--fa-title-9eB0WfdxfVax" data-prefix="fas" data-icon="square-envelope" class="svg-inline--fa fa-square-envelope fa-sm mail-icon-right" role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512" aria-hidden="true"><title id="svg-inline--fa-title-9eB0WfdxfVax">Subscribe</title><path fill="currentColor" d="M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM218 271.7L64.2 172.4C66 156.4 79.5 144 96 144H352c16.5 0 30 12.4 31.8 28.4L230 271.7c-1.8 1.2-3.9 1.8-6 1.8s-4.2-.6-6-1.8zm29.4 26.9L384 210.4V336c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H96c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V210.4l136.6 88.2c7 4.5 15.1 6.9 23.4 6.9s16.4-2.4 23.4-6.9z"></path></svg></button><p class="recaptcha-text">This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google <a href='https://policies.google.com/privacy'>Privacy Policy</a> and <a href='https://policies.google.com/terms'>Terms of Service</a> apply.</p></form> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--add-resources paragraph--view-mode--default media-list sidenav-anchor" id="find-more-resources-on-clinical-trials"> <div class="media-list-container"> <h2> Find More Resources on Clinical Trials </h2> <p>Explore the resources on this website and linked below to find more information from federal government agencies.</p> <div class="media-list-item "> <div class="media-item row v-align-middle"> <div class="media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8"> <span class="meta-data text-x-small"> <span> National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health </span> </span> <a class="media-item-title" href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/alzheimers-dementia-outreach-recruitment-engagement-resources">Alzheimer鈥檚 and Dementia Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ADORE) Resources</a> <div> <p>Search this repository of resources to support the recruitment and retention of participants into clinical trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and related dementias.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="media-list-item "> <div class="media-item row v-align-middle"> <div class="media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8"> <span class="meta-data text-x-small"> <span> National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health </span> </span> <a class="media-item-title" href="https://order.nia.nih.gov/view-all-alzhemer-pubs">Alzheimer's Disease Publications</a> <div> <p>Explore free publications from NIA on Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias, caregiving, and healthy aging. 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sticky-aside-left\"\u003e\n \u003cnav id=\"sub-nav\" class=\"sub-nav\"\u003e\n \u003ch5 class=\"sub-nav-title\"\u003e\n On this page\n \u003c/h5\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003csidenavitem itemId=\"why-talk-about-participating-in-dementia-clinical-research\" itemTitle=\"Why Talk About Clinical Research\"\u003e\n \u003c/sidenavitem\u003e\n \u003csidenavitem itemId=\"how-to-talk-with-patients-about-dementia-clinical-research\" itemTitle=\"Approaching the Conversation\"\u003e\n \u003c/sidenavitem\u003e\n \u003csidenavitem itemId=\"what-to-address-benefits-and-barriers\" itemTitle=\"Addressing Benefits \u0026amp; Barriers\"\u003e\n \u003c/sidenavitem\u003e\n \u003csidenavitem itemId=\"how-to-get-involved\" itemTitle=\"How To Get Involved\"\u003e\n \u003c/sidenavitem\u003e\n \u003csidenavitem itemId=\"find-more-resources-on-clinical-trials\" itemTitle=\"More Resources on Clinical Trials\"\u003e\n \u003c/sidenavitem\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/nav\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 content-column col-desktop-9\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"page-lead\"\u003e\n \u003cheader\u003e\n \u003ch1 class=\"page-title\"\u003e\n Talking With Your Patients About Alzheimer鈥檚 and Related Dementias Clinical Trials\n \u003c/h1\u003e\n \u003c/header\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"page-lead-image\"\u003e\n \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_900x400/public/2024-03/patients-alzheimers-clinical-trials-hero.jpg?itok=OOVl_DKF\" alt=\"doctor talking with two older adults\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\" /\u003e\n\n\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e \u003c!-- end /page-lead --\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"tablet-down\"\u003e\n \u003cnav id=\"sub-nav\" class=\"sub-nav\"\u003e\n \u003ch5 class=\"sub-nav-title\"\u003e\n On this page\n \u003c/h5\u003e\n\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"#why-talk-about-participating-in-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003eWhy Talk About Clinical Research\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"#how-to-talk-with-patients-about-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003eApproaching the Conversation\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"#what-to-address-benefits-and-barriers\"\u003eAddressing Benefits \u0026amp; Barriers\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"#how-to-get-involved\"\u003eHow To Get Involved\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"#find-more-resources-on-clinical-trials\"\u003eMore Resources on Clinical Trials\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/nav\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"article-container\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"article-meta\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"content-river\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs a health care provider, you are an important bridge between patients and studies that can help scientists determine new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat diseases. Follow these tips for discussing clinical research with your patients and for finding Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias clinical research opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"why-talk-about-participating-in-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Why Talk About Participating in Dementia Clinical Research\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery disease treatment or prevention prescribed today is a result of clinical research and the human volunteers who made that possible. But many people are not aware of clinical research or do not understand what it is. By talking with your patients about clinical research, you can help inform them about ways they can make a difference in advancing better treatments and prevention strategies for themselves and for other people. In addition, through participation in a study, your patients may learn more about their disease and gain access to resources such as educational materials and support groups. They also may receive additional care and support, and possibly even treatments that are not otherwise available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gfv59Mesh20\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"how-to-talk-with-patients-about-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n How To Talk With Patients About Dementia Clinical Research\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen talking with patients about participating in clinical research, the following tips can help guide your discussion:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMention the possibility of a clinical trial after the patient and caregiver/family member understand the diagnosis of dementia and their care options. Try setting aside time at the end of the patient鈥檚 appointment to discuss clinical research.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhen possible, use a team-based approach for discussions: Patient navigators, support staff, caregivers, and family members should be invited to participate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAdvocate for \u003cem\u003econsideration\u003c/em\u003e of participation, rather than directly encouraging participation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAim to facilitate a patient鈥檚 understanding of clinical research as well as how they might play a role in scientific discovery.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRecognize concerns and respond to those clearly using easy-to-understand language. Patient-centered communication, such as open-ended questions and empathetic listening, may help.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBe sensitive about the timing of the conversation and how much information you provide. Offer time for the patient and caregiver to process the information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProvide patients and family members with a printout or link to the Alzheimers.gov articles, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eFind Clinical Trials\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClinical Research: Frequently Asked Questions\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FccH-hy74iM\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"what-to-address-benefits-and-barriers\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n What To Address: Benefits and Barriers\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen discussing clinical research with your patients, try emphasizing some of the \u003cstrong\u003epotential benefits\u003c/strong\u003e of volunteering. These include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReceiving medical care and possibly new treatments that are not yet available otherwise\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLearning more about the disease and medical condition\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGaining access to resources, such as educational materials and support groups\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHelping to advance better treatments and prevention strategies for others\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon barriers to participation can include mistrust or fear of research due to historical occurrences, fear about safety and unknown side effects of a potential new treatment, and perceptions of research as time-consuming or invasive. Consider the following points when \u003cstrong\u003eaddressing common concerns\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePatients are carefully screened and recruited based on eligibility criteria. A patient will be fully informed of the study鈥檚 purpose, study procedures, time commitment, and any potential risks before they agree to participate. They may decline participation at any time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAn authorized representative may be able to provide informed consent if the patient is not able to do so because of impaired decision-making.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIn many studies, participants may receive the placebo rather than the treatment, but all participants still receive the same standard of medical care and are important to study outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eResearchers are required by law to ensure the safety of study participants.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBefore conducting clinical trials in people, researchers first test the intervention for safety and potential problems in laboratories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThere can be risks when participating in a clinical trial, such as negative effects of a treatment and more complex care. In addition, studies may involve procedures such as MRIs or lumbar punctures and may require study partners. Study personnel will explain what the study involves and can answer any questions about the intervention or procedures.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStudies involve collecting various kinds of data from participants. Study personnel will explain how participant information will be used and protected.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome patients may not be interested in participating in a clinical trial but may feel more comfortable taking part in an observational study. \u003cstrong\u003eObservational studies\u003c/strong\u003e do not include a treatment, but instead collect information from people and compare that data over time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"how-to-get-involved\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n How To Get Involved\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStay up to date on clinical research opportunities that are located nearby or available nationally. The \u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eAlzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder\u003c/a\u003e highlights trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, related dementias, and cognitive health. Search by location or keyword. For clinical trials and studies covering other areas of health and disease, visit \u003ca href=\"https://clinicaltrials.gov/\"\u003eClinicalTrials.gov\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eConnect with a nearby \u003ca href=\"/taking-action/national-research-centers\"\u003eAlzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center (ADRC)\u003c/a\u003e. National Institute on Aging-funded ADRCs support both interventional studies testing new treatments and observational studies of memory, aging, and dementia. Many centers have email lists about currently recruiting studies or referral forms for physicians to use.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLearn about registries and matching services, which collect basic information about people to help connect them with studies.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRaise awareness about Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias research by viewing and sharing the information on this website and in the resources below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"block_callout clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--alz-callout paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"find-clinical-trials\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-small\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"row \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-tablet-5 col-desktop-4\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-media\"\u003e\n \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/sites/default/files/2024-04/smiling-older-asian-couple-callout.jpg\" alt=\"Senior older couple gathering information on clinical research studies on a laptop\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\" /\u003e\n\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-tablet-7 col-desktop-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-heading\"\u003e\n \u003ca name=\"1682\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \n\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Find Clinical Trials\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-description\"\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eResearch studies need all kinds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and ages to participate.\u003c/p\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-cta\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"text-button block-card--bold\" href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eSearch the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder.\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-mailchimp-signup paragraph--view-mode--default sidenav-anchor\" id=\"sign-up-for-weekly-tips-from-alzheimersgov\"\u003e\n \u003cmailchimpsubscriber topic=\"c1f750c14e\" listId=\"ffe42fdac3\" tag=\"Alzheimers.gov site\"\u003e\n \u003cfieldset\u003e\n \u003clegend class=\"subscribe-legend\"\u003e\n Sign up for weekly tips from Alzheimers.gov\n \u003c/legend\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"subscribe-description\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/fieldset\u003e\n \u003c/mailchimpsubscriber\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--add-resources paragraph--view-mode--default media-list sidenav-anchor\" id=\"find-more-resources-on-clinical-trials\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-list-container\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Find More Resources on Clinical Trials\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExplore the resources on this website and linked below to find more information from federal government agencies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/alzheimers-dementia-outreach-recruitment-engagement-resources\"\u003eAlzheimer鈥檚 and Dementia Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ADORE) Resources\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSearch this repository of resources to support the recruitment and retention of participants into clinical trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and related dementias.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://order.nia.nih.gov/view-all-alzhemer-pubs\"\u003eAlzheimer\u0026#039;s Disease Publications\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExplore free publications from NIA on Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias, caregiving, and healthy aging. Also available in Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/clinical-trials-and-studies\"\u003eClinical Trials and Studies Information From NIA\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRead about the benefits and risks of participating in clinical trials and how they work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.fda.gov/consumers/minority-health-and-health-equity-resources/clinical-trial-diversity\"\u003eClinical Trial Diversity\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLearn how participation and diversity in trials helps the FDA determine whether medical products are safe and effective.\u0026nbsp;Also available in Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institutes of Health (NIH)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://clinicaltrials.gov/\"\u003eClinicalTrials.gov\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSearch this database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institutes of Health (NIH)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you/health-care-providers\"\u003eNIH Clinical Research Trials and You: For Health Care Providers\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFind information on talking to your patient about clinical trials and poster, flyer, and infographic materials you can share with them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- / .content-river --\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"link-list-block\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"link-list-heading\"\u003e\n Other Articles in This Section \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cul class=\"link-list text-col-1\"\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"link-list-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"link-list-link\" href=\"/professionals\"\u003e\n For Professonials\n \u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"link-list-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"link-list-link\" href=\"/professionals/health-care-providers\"\u003e\n Health Care Providers\n \u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"link-list-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"link-list-link\" href=\"/professionals/community-public-health\"\u003e\n Community \u0026amp; Public Health\n \u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"link-list-item\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"link-list-link\" href=\"/professionals/researchers\"\u003e\n Researchers\n \u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003e\n Questions? Contact the ADEAR Center\n \u003c/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n The Alzheimer鈥檚 \u0026 related Dementias Education \u0026 Referral (ADEAR) Center\n is a service of the National Institute on Aging at the National\n Institutes of Health. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:800-438-4380\"\u003e800-438-4380\u003c/a\u003e or\n email \u003ca href=\"mailto:adear@nia.nih.gov\"\u003eadear@nia.nih.gov\u003c/a\u003e to talk with\n an information specialist.\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003chr /\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eLast updated:\u003c/strong\u003e July 9, 2024\n \u003c/p\u003e\n \u003cbr /\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003cem\u003e\n This content is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA),\n part of the National Institutes of Health. NIA scientists and other\n experts review this content to ensure it is accurate and up to date.\n \u003c/em\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/section\u003e\n","menuDepth":2,"langCode":"en","type":{"__typename":"EntityType","targetType":"node_type","targetId":"alzheimer_landing_page"},"teaserImage":{"__typename":"Image","url":"https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/styles/thumb_300x200/public/2024-03/patients-alzheimers-clinical-trials-hero.jpg?itok=LYDONftq","title":null,"alt":"doctor talking with two older adults"},"body":{"__typename":"EntityBody","processed":"\u003cp\u003eAs a health care provider, you are an important bridge between patients and studies that can help scientists determine new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat diseases. Follow these tips for discussing clinical research with your patients and for finding Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias clinical research opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e"},"breadcrumbs":[{"__typename":"Breadcrumb","url":"/","title":"Home"},{"__typename":"Breadcrumb","url":"/professionals","title":"For Professionals"},{"__typename":"Breadcrumb","url":"","title":"Talking With Your Patients About Alzheimer鈥檚 and Related Dementias Clinical Trials"}],"pageComponents":[{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1613,"type":"alz_body_section","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"why-talk-about-participating-in-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Why Talk About Participating in Dementia Clinical Research\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEvery disease treatment or prevention prescribed today is a result of clinical research and the human volunteers who made that possible. But many people are not aware of clinical research or do not understand what it is. By talking with your patients about clinical research, you can help inform them about ways they can make a difference in advancing better treatments and prevention strategies for themselves and for other people. In addition, through participation in a study, your patients may learn more about their disease and gain access to resources such as educational materials and support groups. They also may receive additional care and support, and possibly even treatments that are not otherwise available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gfv59Mesh20\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1614,"type":"alz_body_section","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"how-to-talk-with-patients-about-dementia-clinical-research\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n How To Talk With Patients About Dementia Clinical Research\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen talking with patients about participating in clinical research, the following tips can help guide your discussion:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMention the possibility of a clinical trial after the patient and caregiver/family member understand the diagnosis of dementia and their care options. Try setting aside time at the end of the patient鈥檚 appointment to discuss clinical research.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhen possible, use a team-based approach for discussions: Patient navigators, support staff, caregivers, and family members should be invited to participate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAdvocate for \u003cem\u003econsideration\u003c/em\u003e of participation, rather than directly encouraging participation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAim to facilitate a patient鈥檚 understanding of clinical research as well as how they might play a role in scientific discovery.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRecognize concerns and respond to those clearly using easy-to-understand language. Patient-centered communication, such as open-ended questions and empathetic listening, may help.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBe sensitive about the timing of the conversation and how much information you provide. Offer time for the patient and caregiver to process the information.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProvide patients and family members with a printout or link to the Alzheimers.gov articles, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eFind Clinical Trials\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClinical Research: Frequently Asked Questions\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FccH-hy74iM\" width=\"640\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1615,"type":"alz_body_section","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"what-to-address-benefits-and-barriers\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n What To Address: Benefits and Barriers\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen discussing clinical research with your patients, try emphasizing some of the \u003cstrong\u003epotential benefits\u003c/strong\u003e of volunteering. These include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eReceiving medical care and possibly new treatments that are not yet available otherwise\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLearning more about the disease and medical condition\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGaining access to resources, such as educational materials and support groups\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHelping to advance better treatments and prevention strategies for others\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommon barriers to participation can include mistrust or fear of research due to historical occurrences, fear about safety and unknown side effects of a potential new treatment, and perceptions of research as time-consuming or invasive. Consider the following points when \u003cstrong\u003eaddressing common concerns\u003c/strong\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePatients are carefully screened and recruited based on eligibility criteria. A patient will be fully informed of the study鈥檚 purpose, study procedures, time commitment, and any potential risks before they agree to participate. They may decline participation at any time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAn authorized representative may be able to provide informed consent if the patient is not able to do so because of impaired decision-making.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIn many studies, participants may receive the placebo rather than the treatment, but all participants still receive the same standard of medical care and are important to study outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eResearchers are required by law to ensure the safety of study participants.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBefore conducting clinical trials in people, researchers first test the intervention for safety and potential problems in laboratories.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThere can be risks when participating in a clinical trial, such as negative effects of a treatment and more complex care. In addition, studies may involve procedures such as MRIs or lumbar punctures and may require study partners. Study personnel will explain what the study involves and can answer any questions about the intervention or procedures.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStudies involve collecting various kinds of data from participants. Study personnel will explain how participant information will be used and protected.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome patients may not be interested in participating in a clinical trial but may feel more comfortable taking part in an observational study. \u003cstrong\u003eObservational studies\u003c/strong\u003e do not include a treatment, but instead collect information from people and compare that data over time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1616,"type":"alz_body_section","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-body-section paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"how-to-get-involved\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n How To Get Involved\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStay up to date on clinical research opportunities that are located nearby or available nationally. The \u003ca href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eAlzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder\u003c/a\u003e highlights trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, related dementias, and cognitive health. Search by location or keyword. For clinical trials and studies covering other areas of health and disease, visit \u003ca href=\"https://clinicaltrials.gov/\"\u003eClinicalTrials.gov\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eConnect with a nearby \u003ca href=\"/taking-action/national-research-centers\"\u003eAlzheimer鈥檚 Disease Research Center (ADRC)\u003c/a\u003e. National Institute on Aging-funded ADRCs support both interventional studies testing new treatments and observational studies of memory, aging, and dementia. Many centers have email lists about currently recruiting studies or referral forms for physicians to use.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLearn about registries and matching services, which collect basic information about people to help connect them with studies.\u003c/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eRaise awareness about Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias research by viewing and sharing the information on this website and in the resources below.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1682,"type":"alz_callout","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"block_callout clearfix paragraph paragraph--type--alz-callout paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"find-clinical-trials\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-small\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"row \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-tablet-5 col-desktop-4\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-media\"\u003e\n \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"/sites/default/files/2024-04/smiling-older-asian-couple-callout.jpg\" alt=\"Senior older couple gathering information on clinical research studies on a laptop\" typeof=\"foaf:Image\" /\u003e\n\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-tablet-7 col-desktop-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-heading\"\u003e\n \u003ca name=\"1682\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n \n\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Find Clinical Trials\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-description\"\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eResearch studies need all kinds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and ages to participate.\u003c/p\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n\n \u003cdiv class=\"call-out-cta\"\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"text-button block-card--bold\" href=\"/clinical-trials/find-clinical-trials\"\u003eSearch the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder.\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":4506,"type":"alz_mailchimp_signup","body":"\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--alz-mailchimp-signup paragraph--view-mode--full sidenav-anchor\" id=\"sign-up-for-weekly-tips-from-alzheimersgov\"\u003e\n \u003cmailchimpsubscriber topic=\"c1f750c14e\" listId=\"ffe42fdac3\" tag=\"Alzheimers.gov site\"\u003e\n \u003cfieldset\u003e\n \u003clegend class=\"subscribe-legend\"\u003e\n Sign up for weekly tips from Alzheimers.gov\n \u003c/legend\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"subscribe-description\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/fieldset\u003e\n \u003c/mailchimpsubscriber\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"},{"__typename":"PageComponent","id":1530,"type":"add_resources","body":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--add-resources paragraph--view-mode--full media-list sidenav-anchor\" id=\"find-more-resources-on-clinical-trials\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-list-container\"\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n Find More Resources on Clinical Trials\n\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExplore the resources on this website and linked below to find more information from federal government agencies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/alzheimers-dementia-outreach-recruitment-engagement-resources\"\u003eAlzheimer鈥檚 and Dementia Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ADORE) Resources\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSearch this repository of resources to support the recruitment and retention of participants into clinical trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and related dementias.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://order.nia.nih.gov/view-all-alzhemer-pubs\"\u003eAlzheimer\u0026#039;s Disease Publications\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eExplore free publications from NIA on Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias, caregiving, and healthy aging. Also available in Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/clinical-trials-and-studies\"\u003eClinical Trials and Studies Information From NIA\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRead about the benefits and risks of participating in clinical trials and how they work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.fda.gov/consumers/minority-health-and-health-equity-resources/clinical-trial-diversity\"\u003eClinical Trial Diversity\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLearn how participation and diversity in trials helps the FDA determine whether medical products are safe and effective.\u0026nbsp;Also available in Spanish.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institutes of Health (NIH)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://clinicaltrials.gov/\"\u003eClinicalTrials.gov\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSearch this database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"media-list-item \"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item row v-align-middle\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"media-item-content col-12 col-tablet-8\"\u003e\n \u003cspan class=\"meta-data text-x-small\"\u003e\n \u003cspan\u003e National Institutes of Health (NIH)\n\u003c/span\u003e\n \u003c/span\u003e\n \u003ca class=\"media-item-title\" href=\"https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you/health-care-providers\"\u003eNIH Clinical Research Trials and You: For Health Care Providers\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFind information on talking to your patient about clinical trials and poster, flyer, and infographic materials you can share with them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n"}],"heroImage":{"__typename":"Image","height":null,"width":null,"url":"https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/styles/hero_image_900x400/public/2024-03/patients-alzheimers-clinical-trials-hero.jpg?itok=OOVl_DKF","title":null,"alt":"doctor talking with two older adults"},"resources":[{"__typename":"Resources","url":"/node/32675","title":"Alzheimer鈥檚 and Dementia Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (ADORE) Resources","agency":"National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health","body":[{"__typename":"EntityBody","value":"\u003cp\u003eSearch this repository of resources to support the recruitment and retention of participants into clinical trials and studies on Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and related dementias.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n"}]},{"__typename":"Resources","url":"/node/32685","title":"Alzheimer's Disease Publications","agency":"National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health","body":[{"__typename":"EntityBody","value":"\u003cp\u003eExplore free publications from NIA on Alzheimer鈥檚 and related dementias, caregiving, and healthy aging. 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