Research Studies:

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    For Family Caregivers                                      
    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Family Caregivers of older adults with dementia
    Conducted by: Brain Health Mood Clinic/ Cognitive Behavior Therapy at Baycrest
    Contact: Ursula Wiprzycka 416-785-2500 ext. 3633
    Length of Study: for at least two years beginning January 2007.
    Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to determine whether clinically depressed or anxious spousal caregivers who receive group cognitive behavioural therapy experience significant improvements in their mood and coping skills, as well as in their ability to manage dementia-related challenging behaviours.

  For Persons with Dementia and Their Families    

    Assistive Devices Used to Support Community-dwelling Older Adults with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
    Conducted by: Dept. of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
    Contact: Principle Investigator: Naomi Turcotte, 416-946-8573, iatsl@utoronto.ca
    Length of Study: Recruitment begins February 2010, will end by early April 2010.
    Purpose of Study: The study will identify and describe the assistive devices being used in the community by older adults with dementia and their family caregivers to support everyday occupations that have been impacted by dementia.


    Autobiographical Memory (AM) and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
    Conducted by: Sheridan Elder Research Centre
    Contact: Research Assistant: Rebecca Hart, 905-845-9430, ext. 8616, rebecca.hart@sheridaninstitute.ca
    Principle Investigator: Professor Kate McLean, 905-569-4956, kmclean@utm.utoronto.ca
    Length of Study: for at least two years beginning January 2007.
    Purpose of Study: The study will investigate the extent to which the details and emotional quality of autobiographical memories in individuals with ADRD, (compared with older adults without dementia), change over time. The study will also examine whether the quality of autobiographical memories, and changes in these qualities over time influence the ability of the person with ADRD to use these memories as a social tool, i.e. sharing stories to maintain important and intimate relationships in their life.


    Citalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
    Conducted by: Toronto site: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Geriatric Mental Health Program
    Contact: Minh Nguyen, Research Analyst 416-535-8501 ext.3532 , Minhquan_Nguyen@camh.net
    Length of Study: Recruitment started October, 2009. Study will run for approximately 3 years.
    The participant and their caregiver will be asked to come to the clinic for a 1 hour screening visit. Participants are required to visit the clinic at 3, 6 and 9 weeks. The participant and the caregiver will be contacted by telephone between visits.
    Purpose of Study: To determine if a medication called Citalopram is helpful to people with Alzheimer’s disease who are experiencing symptoms of significant agitation.


    The COACH: An automated task guidance system for older adults with dementia
    Conducted by: Dept. of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
    Contact: Principle Investigator: Associate Professor Alex Mihailidis, Ph.D. P.Eng., 416-946-8565, alex.mihailidis@utoronto.ca
    Length of Study: Recruitment of caregivers for the questionnaire has already begun and finishes at the end of March, 2010.
    Recruitment of caregivers for the focus groups and interviews starts in March, 2010 and finishes at the end of April, 2010.
    Purpose of Study: The study is using a participatory design strategy to develop intelligent technology that is able to assist people with dementia with daily activity completion.


    Drug Trial
    Conducted by: Toronto site: Toronto Memory Program
    Contact: Laura Wilson, 416-386-9761 ext 309, lwilson@memorydisorders.ca
    Length of Study: Recruitment started May 2009 and will run for several months.
    Participants will come to the clinic with their caregivers bi-weekly for 6 months.
    Purpose of Study: A Study of RO5313534 as add-on therapy to Donepezil Treatment in Patients with Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease


    Memory Loss and Changes in Self-Understanding
    Conducted by: University of Toronto, Psychology Department
    Contact: Research Assistant: Alice Kim, 416-785-2500 ext, 1938, aa.kim@utoronto.ca
    Principle Investigator: Dr Romin Tafarodi
    Length of Study: Participants will be asked to attend one 1 hour session.
    Purpose of Study: This study will investigate how one subjectively experiences memory loss in relation to their personal identity.


 
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