For Participants
In the rrAD study, we are identifying individuals who may be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease based on their having (1) high blood pressure and (2) a family history of dementia in a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) or concerns that their own memory has changed compared to past performance.
The rrAD study is testing if aerobic exercise alone or combined with reducing blood pressure and cholesterol through intensive medical management will reduce the risk of cognitive changes over two years compared to the current standard approach for medical management of blood pressure and cholesterol.
Individuals may qualify for the rrAD study if they meet all the following criteria:
- 60 to 85 years of age
- Have concerns about their memory or have a first-degree relative (parent or sibling) with a diagnosis of dementia
- Have high blood pressure
- Willing to participate for two years in an aerobic exercise program and/or medication management of blood pressure and blood cholesterol level
- Have a primary care physician at the time of screening
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the rrAD study, please contact one of the following rrAD study sites near you:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Local call: 225-763-2973
Toll free call: 877-276-8306
Email: dementia@pbrc.edu
Website: http://idrp.pbrc.edu
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Tristyn Hall
Call: 214-345-4665
Email: ieembrain@texashealth.org
Website: http://www.ieemphd.org/cerebrovascular-laboratory
University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Center
Kansas City, Kansas
Angela Van Sciver
Call: 913-588- 0555
Email: KUAMP@kumc.edu
Website: http://www.KUAlzheimer.org
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Monica Sewell
Call: 314-286- 2716
Email: sewellm@wustl.edu
Website: https://medicine.wustl.edu/