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There are research opportunities for many different types of people, including those who have been diagnosed, people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), those with a family history of Alzheimer鈥檚, or anyone who is interested in protecting their brain health.</div></div></div></div><div class="ui very padded stackable container descriptionContainer"><div class="iconsGrid"><div class="ui resourceSectionPageIcons "><div class="ui resourceSectionFlex"><img loading="lazy" class="ui stageIcon" src="/assets/images/stage.svg" alt="orange, blue, and grey circles lined up next to each other, overlapping slightly. With a white arrow pointing to the right going through them"/><a class="black" href="https://assets.mybrainguide.org/en/participating-in-alzheimers-research-en.pdf" target="_blank">Save this page</a></div><div class="ui resourceSectionFlex"><img loading="lazy" src="/assets/images/double-chat-bubble.svg" alt="Chat Bubbles" class="ui bubbleIcon"/><a class="black" href="https://Research.net/r/BrainGuide_3e" target="_blank">Provide feedback</a></div></div><div class="ui basic segment printMargin headerDesc mobileNoPadded"><h4 class="ui dark header padded">You Can Take Action</h4><div class="ui header black">If you鈥檙e interested in Alzheimer鈥檚 research and clinical trials, follow these steps to see what opportunities are a fit for you:<sup>1,2,3,4</sup></div></div></div><div class="ui two column doubling grid printMargin computer tablet only"><div class="ui eight wide column "><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Find research projects near you.</h3><span>You can use <a href="https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials" target="_blank">the National Institute on Aging鈥檚 clinical trial search tool</a> to look for research opportunities for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease near you. You can also sign up for <a href="https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/networks/A-LIST" target="_blank">the A-LIST</a> from UsAgainstAlzheimer鈥檚 to receive information and research opportunities. Or, visit <a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/map/" target="_blank">the Memory Strings website</a> to see if there are Alzheimer鈥檚 research locations in your area.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Pick an opportunity that fits.</h3><span>When you find a research opportunity, check factors like whether you fit the criteria, the distance you鈥檇 have to travel, the time each visit would take, how long the research would last and whether you鈥檇 be able to complete the entire trial. Keep in mind that some trials may not be right for all age groups or people with certain conditions.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Bring a research partner.</h3><span>If you have Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, many clinical trials will require that a caregiver participate along with you during the research. Talk with your caregiver or a family member to make sure you鈥檙e both comfortable and ready to participate in a clinical trial.</span></div></div><div class="ui eight wide column "><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Complete the trial recruitment process.</h3><span>Before you can start a trial, you鈥檒l need to complete the clinical trial recruitment process. This might involve responding to a questionnaire, sharing your health information, or visiting the research location in-person.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Stay positive and keep looking.</h3><span>Many trials have very specific criteria or needs, so they may choose not to include you for any number of different reasons beyond your control. If this happens to you, don鈥檛 take it personally. Just keep looking for research opportunities until you find one that is a good fit for you.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><span><span><ol class="ui resourceSectionLinks"> <li><a href="https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/research" target="_blank">https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/research</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/activ8yourbrain/" target="_blank">https://globalalzplatform.org/activ8yourbrain/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials" target="_blank">https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/map/" target="_blank">https://globalalzplatform.org/map/</a></li></ol> </span></span></div></div></div><div class="ui mobile only "><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Find research projects near you.</h3><span>You can use <a href="https://www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-trials" target="_blank">the National Institute on Aging鈥檚 clinical trial search tool</a> to look for research opportunities for Alzheimer鈥檚 disease near you. You can also sign up for <a href="https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/networks/A-LIST" target="_blank">the A-LIST</a> from UsAgainstAlzheimer鈥檚 to receive information and research opportunities. Or, visit <a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/map/" target="_blank">the Memory Strings website</a> to see if there are Alzheimer鈥檚 research locations in your area.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Pick an opportunity that fits.</h3><span>When you find a research opportunity, check factors like whether you fit the criteria, the distance you鈥檇 have to travel, the time each visit would take, how long the research would last and whether you鈥檇 be able to complete the entire trial. Keep in mind that some trials may not be right for all age groups or people with certain conditions.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Bring a research partner.</h3><span>If you have Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, many clinical trials will require that a caregiver participate along with you during the research. Talk with your caregiver or a family member to make sure you鈥檙e both comfortable and ready to participate in a clinical trial.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Complete the trial recruitment process.</h3><span>Before you can start a trial, you鈥檒l need to complete the clinical trial recruitment process. This might involve responding to a questionnaire, sharing your health information, or visiting the research location in-person.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><h3 class="ui red header resourceParaHeader">Stay positive and keep looking.</h3><span>Many trials have very specific criteria or needs, so they may choose not to include you for any number of different reasons beyond your control. If this happens to you, don鈥檛 take it personally. Just keep looking for research opportunities until you find one that is a good fit for you.</span></div><div class="ui subheaderDescription"><span><span><ol class="ui resourceSectionLinks"> <li><a href="https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/research" target="_blank">https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/research</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/activ8yourbrain/" target="_blank">https://globalalzplatform.org/activ8yourbrain/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials" target="_blank">https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalalzplatform.org/map/" target="_blank">https://globalalzplatform.org/map/</a></li></ol> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div class="social-links "><div class="social-icons"><div class="sl-float sl-fb"><img src="/assets/images/Facebook_Icon.svg" width="38" height="38" alt="Share on Facebook" class="ui image"/></div><div class="sl-float sl-tw"><img 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