The neurology department has been conducting dementia trials at the Eastern Clinical Research Unit since 2007. Over the years our trials have been beneficial in providing extended care to not only our patients but their carers as well. This is a significantly under-rated thing about what we do.
Dementia is a complex disease and there are many different types making this increasingly more difficult to understand. Our team study two prominent types of dementia; Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and Fronto-temporal Dementia (FTD).
Medical treatments would not be possible without clinical trials and those who volunteer their time to participate. This is the most important key to our puzzle. While the main aim of our trials is to find a cure, our team places a great emphasis on improving the quality of life of our participants which is achieved through regular visits with our friendly team.
See below for more information on how to get involved.
At ECRU we offer clinical trials for individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or Fronto-temporal dementia (FTD). If you are someone or know someone with a diagnosis of AD or FTD and are interested in getting involved, please contact us for more information.
For general information about clinical trials visit the Australian Clinical Trials website.
Contact us
Dementia Trials team leader
Claire McCarthy
P: 0429 391 043
E: ecru.cognitivereferrals@monash.edu
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We currently have trials available for:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Fronto-temporal Dementia
- All dementia types
To refer your patient to our trial’s unit, please send their contact details to the email below. Attach a referral letter stating the patient’s clinical diagnosis and any other supporting documents such as imaging etc.
If you’re a clinician interested in keeping up to date with information about our current recruiting trials and future dementia education events, subscribe to our quarterly newsletter by emailing your interest to us.
ecru.cognitivereferrals@monash.edu