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By Connor Gunn

ALZHEIMER'S STUDY

Volunteers needed for Okanagan Alzheimer’s study

Jul 23, 2022 | 9:03 AM

KELOWNA — Okanagan Clinical Trials is asking for volunteers for a research study for individuals living with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Located in Kelowna, a study is being conducted to determine the effectiveness of an “investigational medication” for the early stages of AD. The release does not say what the medication will be.

Dr. Eugene Okorie, Geriatric Psychiatrist, says, a solution needs to be found after years of trying to find a cure.

“Cognitive disorders and Alzheimer’s disease are devastating conditions with no disease-modifying investigational treatment options.”

“With an aging population and numbers on the rise, it is very important to continue searching for safe and effective investigational treatments,” Okorie adds.

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Eligible volunteers will be men and women between 60 and 80 years old and are free to leave the study at any time.

The most common form of AD is dementia which affects almost 50 million people worldwide. It normally begins affecting an individual’s short-term memory but worsens over time and eventually leads to death.

To learn more about the study or to volunteer, people are asked to visit www.okanaganclinicaltrials.com.