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Don't just hope for a cure. Help find one.

Everyone can help advance Alzheimer's Disease research with trialmatch®

Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch is a free, easy-to-use clinical studies matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies. The continuously updated database of Alzheimer’s clinical trials includes more than 225 promising clinical studies being conducted at nearly 700 trial sites across the country.

People with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and healthy volunteers are needed today to participate in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. When you join a clinical trial, you have an opportunity to participate in vital research that could change the course of Alzheimer’s disease and improve the lives of all those it affects.

Find potential studies in four easy steps.

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Step 1 ~ Access trialmatch® on line at alz.org/trialmatch or call 800.272.3900.

Step 2 ~ Complete a brief questionnaire to create a profile.

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Step 3 ~ The Alzheimer’s Association will compare your unique profile to its comprehensive, continually updated clinical study database.

Step 4 ~ You will receive information about studies for which you might be a good fit based on your preferences, location and personal characteristics.

For more information visit alz.org/trialmatch

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