Alzheimer's Disease
and Memory Disorders Center

Research at the Center

There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative memory disorders, but new treatments are available to help alleviate patients’ symptoms and slow their progression. Aggressive research studies are ongoing and are continually shedding new light on these illnesses.

Brian Ott, MD, is a leader in memory disorder research, with numerous national clinical trials and studies currently underway at the center. He represents Brown University in the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study, a consortium of National Institutes of Health-funded Alzheimer research centers that conduct clinical trials of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

In an effort to slow the disease’s progression and alleviate its symptoms through early intervention, Ott also participates in pharmaceutical company-sponsored research studies of new medicines for mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

Mild Cognitive Impairment Phone Study

This current study involves use of a phone interview technique screening process to help detect memory problems. The process does not involve any medications or long-term commitment. Some of our patients are already part of the study, but we're seeking others to complete the group.

If you are between the ages of 60 and 80 and have been diagnosed with mild dementia or mild cognitive impairment or if you are healthy and have an interest in helping science better understand how the mind works call us at 401-444-3673.

Dementia Caregiver Support Research Study

Learn more about our Dementia Caregiver Support Research Study

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