Trial Information

Summary: Dementia Prevention Study for Healthy Women

Several studies have shown that estrogen use may reduce the risk of dementia and memory loss. Researchers at Columbia University's Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center, in collaboration with experts around the country, are conducting a study to determine if estrogen can prevent memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Healthy women over the age of 65, who have a family history of memory problems and Alzheimer's disease, may be eligible to participate in this four-year, placebo-controlled study.

All eligible participants will undergo free medical screening to assess their overall health. If they meet study criteria, they will be followed semi-annually for up to nine visits and will be paid for participation. For further information, please call Stacey Pipala at 201-612-3089.

Patient Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:

• Healthy female with a family history of Memory loss or Alzheimer's disease
• 65 years of age or older
• Not currently taking estrogen
• Postmenopausal

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Trial listings updated: June 1, 2008 at 5:43:15 AM