Via www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery
Alzheimer’s Society’s innovative Drug Discovery programme is an exciting new approach to developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
The innovative approach means that new, better treatments could be available in just seven years, bringing hope to people with dementia and their carers.
The programme aims to identify existing drugs which could be developed as effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. As the drugs are already available they will be cheaper and quicker to translate into dementia treatments.
Leading scientists have identified six drug candidates that are now being taken forward for further testing. The three most promising candidates will then be tested in people with dementia in full clinical trials.
Find out more at www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery
I have recently been diagnosed with Frontal Tempora Dementia and I am at an early stage, and Still driving (at the moment!!)
Would it be possible to advise when the programme starts and how/if I may enquire as to my suitability for participation in any of the clinical trials
Thanks in anticipation
Michael H Moston
Dear Michael,
Many thanks for getting in touch via the website. There is more detail about the Alzheimer’s Society’s innovative Drug Discovery programme on their website at http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/drugdiscovery.
You may also find the following information helpful:
Getting involved with clinical trials http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=949
Involving people with dementia and their carers in research http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=1109
For more information on the Alzheimer’s Society’s Research Network please email them at research@alzheimers.org.uk.
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Many thanks
Rowan Purdy
sent on behalf of the
South West Dementia Partnership
info@southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk
http://www.southwestdementiapartnership.org.uk