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Alzheimer’s Research Study Cleveland

How to Join a Research Study

To learn more or determine eligibility, contact the CADRC study team. You may also submit your contact information using our secure form. A member of the research team will follow up with you:

How to Join a Research Study

To learn more or determine eligibility, contact the CADRC study team. You may also submit your contact information using our secure form. A member of the research team will follow up with you:

Who Can Participate in Dementia Research?

You or a family member may be eligible to participate in a research study at the Cleveland ADRC.

We are enrolling individuals who:

  • Have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, or another form of dementia
  • Are at increased risk for dementia but currently have normal cognition
  • Are interested in contributing to research that advances diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Who Can Participate in Dementia Research?

You or a family member may be eligible to participate in a research study at the Cleveland ADRC.

We are enrolling individuals who:

  • Have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, or another form of dementia
  • Are at increased risk for dementia but currently have normal cognition
  • Are interested in contributing to research that advances diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

About the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

The Cleveland ADRC is a National Institutes of Health–supported research center focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Our research brings together experts from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

By studying different forms of dementia across all populations, our goal is to accelerate discoveries that lead to better care, improved treatments, and future prevention.

Elderly woman interacting with caregiver.

About the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

The Cleveland ADRC is a National Institutes of Health–supported research center focused on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Our research brings together experts from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.

By studying different forms of dementia across diverse populations, our goal is to accelerate discoveries that lead to better care, improved treatments, and future prevention.

Elderly woman interacting with caregiver.

What Does Study Participation Involve?

Participation varies by study and individual eligibility, but may include:

  • Cognitive and memory assessments
  • Blood draws and physical examinations
  • Optional brain imaging and other selective procedures
  • Annual follow-up visits

Participants receive compensation for completed study visits. All procedures are explained in advance by CADRC research coordinators, and participation is always voluntary.

What Does Study Participation Involve?

Participation varies by study and individual eligibility, but may include:

  • Cognitive and memory assessments
  • Blood draws and physical examinations
  • Optional brain imaging and other selective procedures
  • Annual follow-up visits

Participants receive compensation for completed study visits. All procedures are explained in advance by CADRC research coordinators, and participation is always voluntary.

Join an Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research Study in Cleveland

The Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (CADRC) invites individuals and families to participate in Alzheimer’s and dementia research studies that advance understanding, improve care, and support future treatments.

Why Participate in Alzheimer’s Research?

Research participants play a vital role in advancing understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Their involvement helps shape future diagnostic tools, treatment approaches, and care strategies.

To hear directly from participants, watch Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s, a documentary produced by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute that highlights the real-world impact of participating in Alzheimer’s research.

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Get the latest news, research updates, and community events from the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Our quarterly newsletter Mind Matters shares stories of progress, education, and hope – keeping you informed and involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.