Because current drug treatments alleviate only some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment, the NYU Silberstein Aging and Dementia Research Center continuously supports research that investigates non-medicinal treatment options.

• Who can participate in non-pharmacologic studies?
• What type of treatment is researched in non-pharmacologic studies?
• What are the enrollment procedures for non-pharmacologic studies?
• Who coordinates non-pharmacologic studies?

Who can participate in non-pharmacologic studies?

Non-pharmacologic studies are open to all patients who are evaluated and diagnosed at the NYU Silberstein Aging and Dementia Research Center and who meet the requirements of a particular study. Family caregivers of registered ADRC patients may participate in specific research studies if they meet the eligibility requirements of a particular study.

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What type of treatment is researched in non-pharmacologic studies?

Non-pharmacologic studies focus on social support, recreational therapy, physical exercise, mental stimulation and a variety of other non-medicinal treatment options as a means to improving the well-being of people with Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment and their families. See also psychosocial intervention studies.

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What are the benefits of participating in non-pharmacologic studies?

Non-pharmacologic studies give patients and families the opportunity to:

• Learn creative ways to improve the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
• Discover new ways of coping with Alzheimer’s disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.
• Participate in the development of innovative treatment methods to help themselves and other patients and families.

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What are the enrollment procedures for non-pharmacologic studies?

To enroll in a non-pharmacologic study and benefit fully from it:

• Patients must complete a full diagnostic examination and receive a diagnosis at the ADRC.
• Patients and their participating family member/s meet with the coordinator of the study to discuss its potential benefits and risks, and to review its requirements.
• Patients and their participating family member/s complete all paperwork, including consent forms, necessary for enrollment in the study.
• Patients and their participating family member/s must follow the prescribed care plan closely.

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Who coordinates non-pharmacologic studies?

Because each non-pharmacological study draws on the expertise of a different professional field, for example, social work, neurology, or physical therapy, each study of this type has a different coordinator. Contact information for the coordinator of a particular study will be provided in informational materials about the specific study.

	Learn more about Non Pharmacologic Studies
	Learn more about Psychosocial Intervention Studies

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