Axiom Clinical Research of Florida
 

ICARA Volunteers

ICARA Seeks Study Volunteers with Alzheimer's Disease


ICARA Study to evaluate safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug for controlling progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Axiom Clinical Research of Florida is participating in ICARA (Investigational Clinical Amyloid Research in Alzheimer's) – an international clinical study to learn if an investigational drug can help control the progression of Alzheimer's disease. In total, approximately 2050 patients will be enrolled at research sites in North America.

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of memory and cognitive function. It destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect everyday life. Alzheimer's gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, affecting approximately 18 million people worldwide. Alzheimer's-related medical complications are among the most common causes of death in the elderly population.

"Our goal is to explore if this investigational drug can help control the progression of Alzheimer's. Most current therapies for Alzheimer's treat the symptoms associated with it and not the disease itself," said [PI NAME]. "It is important for patients and families affected by Alzheimer's to consider participating in clinical studies. Clinical studies that test new treatments are the best chance we have for fighting this disease."

Participants for the ICARA study must be between 50 and 88 years of age, have a diagnosis of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and have a caregiver who is willing to be involved in the study. A medical team including a nurse or study coordinator and a physician will monitor participants throughout the study.

For more information on our site's abilities and interests, please contact Kathleen Carlson, RN, CCRC, Director of Clinical Research, Axiom Clinical Research of Florida, 2919 Swann Avenue, Ste. 105 A, Tampa, FL 33609, at e-mail: kcarlson.axiom@verizon.net or via phone at 813.353.9613 or fax at 813.353.9169.

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