PREVENTABLE (Dementia Prevention in Older Adults) - Clinical Trial
Email to Participate
jenifer.allen@duke.edu
¿Cuál es el Propósito de este estudio?
We are doing this study to find out if taking the study drug (Atorvastatin) can help older adults live longer and healthier by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease.
*The study drug is a statin, which is usually used to help lower cholesterol levels.
¿Cuál es la Condición que se está estudiando?
Helping older adults to live longer
¿Quién puede participar en el Estudio?
Adults ages 75+ who:
- Do not currently take a statin
- Do not have heart disease
- Do not have dementia
- Are able to perform everyday activities
For more information, please contact the study team at DukePREVENTABLE@duke.edu.
Grupo etario
Adultos
¿Qué Implica?
If you choose to join this study, you willd get a random assignment (like a coin flip) to 1 of 2 groups:
- Group 1 will take the study drug daily (Atorvastatin)
- Group 2 will take a placebo daily (harmless pill that does nothing)
All participants will:
- Give a blood sample
- Complete memory tests
- Complete physical tests
*This study will last 5 years.
If you are interested, you have the choice of participating in either Durham, NC or Kannapolis, NC.
Detalles del Estudio
Título Completo
PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr adults (All Site sIRB)
Investigador Principal
Karen P. Alexander, MD
Especialista en cardiología
Número de Protocolo
IRB:
PRO00103930
NCT:
NCT04262206
Fase
Phase IV
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Estado de inscripción
Abierto para inscripción
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Email jenifer.allen@duke.edu