Clinical Trials
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:58 pm
Hi. I am new to this site and like many of you I have the 2 markers for the ApoE4 gene. I am only 56 and would like to help any research happening for AD. I called the Alz Assoc only to find out that most, if not all the studies involve people already suffering from the disease or they have told me I am too young. I was under the impression that many of these studies were looking for young people who are not yet showing signs, have at least the 2 genetic markers & have a family history. I fall into all 3 categories and I am a woman, which they said they were looking for in these trials.
I was so shocked to learn that the science is still focusing on slowing it ONCE the disease has take hold as opposed to trying to prevent it or at least slow the start through diet, exercise and lifestyle.
Can anyone guide me in this...Does anyone know of any studies being done on prevention as opposed to maintenance? I would be interested in any study that could help answer questions on how this disease develops etc.
I really would appreciate any help. At this point, I am blindly stumbling through this new normal of mine and I think if I could make a contribution through a study then it would help me to feel useful in my present state of helplessness.
I was so shocked to learn that the science is still focusing on slowing it ONCE the disease has take hold as opposed to trying to prevent it or at least slow the start through diet, exercise and lifestyle.
Can anyone guide me in this...Does anyone know of any studies being done on prevention as opposed to maintenance? I would be interested in any study that could help answer questions on how this disease develops etc.
I really would appreciate any help. At this point, I am blindly stumbling through this new normal of mine and I think if I could make a contribution through a study then it would help me to feel useful in my present state of helplessness.