Alzheimer’s Behavioural Symptoms Study

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s who is becoming distressed, frustrated or restless?

Researchers are investigating a treatment that can manage agitation symptoms related to Alzheimer’s disease.

We are looking for people with Alzheimer’s disease to take part at one of our research sites in Edinburgh or Aberdeen.

Register interest in study

About the study

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease can be challenging at times due to changes in behaviour. If this affects you or your loved one, you’re not alone.

The aim of this global study is to learn whether a new investigational treatment may help reduce some of the behavioural symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and improve quality of life.

The behaviours can show up as:

  • Feeling restless or unable to settle
  • Becoming more irritable, frustrated, or upset
  • Pacing, fidgeting, or repeating movements
  • Raised voice, shouting, or becoming verbally upset
  • Resisting help when feeling frightened or distressed

Study visits take place over 8 weeks at the Scottish Brain Sciences research sites in Edinburgh or Aberdeen.

Who can join?

People can join if they:

  • Have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • have displayed at least one of the behavioural symptoms.
  • Are aged 55-90 and can travel to a research site in Edinburgh or Aberdeen.
  • Have a family member or friend (known as a study partner) who can come to study visits when needed and answer some questions.

Real People. Real Research. Real Impact

“The people are really interested in you. How you’re doing and what stage you’re at. Everyone is so kind and professional.”

Lynne Carroll, research participant.

Watch Lynne’s full video below.

What to expect

Before joining the study, there is a screening visit. During this visit, the study team will:

  • Explain the study in full
  • Answer any questions
  • Carry out some simple physical and memory tests

This will help us to check whether the study is suitable based on a variety of eligibility criteria.

Taking part is completely voluntary. Contacting us does not mean you have to join the study, and you can take time to decide after speaking with our team.

Find out more about taking part in research at Scottish Brain Sciences.

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Extra care and support

Get close monitoring and regular check-ins from healthcare professionals whilst continuing regular NHS care. There is a supportive team to talk to for carers.

Your choice

Taking part is completely voluntary. Contacting us does not commit you to anything and you can take time to decide after speaking with our team.

Make a real difference

Be part of a global study that is helping to advance treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Talk to our team

Getting in touch is simply an opportunity to learn more with no commitment. You can complete the form below or contact our team at Scottish Brain Sciences to ask questions and get more information:

Call Aberdeen:   01224 036204

Call Edinburgh: 0131 3530233

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